Knee
Dr. Karan Srivastava
Dr. Karan Srivastava is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bakersfield, California. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Srivastava has performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #327 in California.
In California, Dr. Srivastava performs below average in knee (22 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Srivastava's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 22 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Bakersfield is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bakersfield area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Srivastava first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Srivastava's 22 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. Srivastava Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Srivastava
How does Dr. Srivastava's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Srivastava has performed 22 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. Srivastava ranks #430 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Srivastava perform?
Dr. Srivastava's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Srivastava in Bakersfield?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield 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. Srivastava 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. Srivastava's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 22 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Srivastava affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Srivastava is affiliated with Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Delano, Mercy Hospital, Sierra View Medical Center.
How does Dr. Srivastava compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield, Dr. Srivastava ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bakersfield has 213 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Srivastava practices?
Adventist Health Bakersfield (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Delano (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy 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 Bakersfield, California
Dr. Srivastava's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Bakersfield average of 102. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bakersfield.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Fadi Saied | 213 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karl Balch | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Galan | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alfred Coppola | 70 | Hip, Knee |
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