Dr. Justin Than, D.O.
Dr. Justin Than is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Hollywood, California. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Than has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#212 in California) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In California, Dr. Than performs below average in knee (35 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Than's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
West Hollywood is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the West Hollywood area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Than first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Than's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Than Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Than has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Than
How does Dr. Than's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Than has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Than ranks #260 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Than perform?
Dr. Than's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Than in West Hollywood?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in West Hollywood in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Than represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Than's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Than perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Than's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Than affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Than is affiliated with Dameron Hospital.
How does Dr. Than compare to other orthopedic surgeons in West Hollywood?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in West Hollywood, Dr. Than ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in West Hollywood has 132 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Than practices?
Dameron Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in West Hollywood, California
Dr. Than's 50 Medicare procedures are below the West Hollywood average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in West Hollywood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Klapper | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Henry Dunn | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Rajaee | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Stone | 22 | Shoulder |
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