Dr. Kenny Mai, M.D,
Contact & Location
559-582-9621
Hanford, CA 93230
Dr. Mai performs more knee replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #156 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Mai
Dr. Kenny Mai is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hanford, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Mai completed 48 knee replacements (#156 in California), 16 hip replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 76 Medicare-verified procedures.
In California, Dr. Mai performs near the state average in knee (48 vs 47), below the state average in hip (16 vs 41), below the state average in shoulder (12 vs 31).
Dr. Mai performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (48 cases), followed by hip replacements (16) and shoulder replacements (12).
Hanford is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Hanford area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mai's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 132 procedures in 2016 before settling at 76 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mai's 48 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 97 | 11 |
| 2014 | 18 | 78 | 12 |
| 2015 | 19 | 91 | 16 |
| 2016 | 22 | 93 | 17 |
| 2017 | 13 | 80 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 102 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 86 | 14 |
| 2020 | 18 | 61 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | 67 | 21 |
| 2022 | 23 | 54 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 59 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 | 48 | 12 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Mai Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mai's recorded volume peaked at 132 procedures in 2016 and stood at 76 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Mai
How does Dr. Mai's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Mai has performed 76 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mai ranks #174 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mai perform?
Dr. Mai performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mai in Hanford?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Hanford 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. Mai represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Mai's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 76 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Mai's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mai's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 132 procedures in 2016 and was 76 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Mai perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mai's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Mai among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mai affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mai is affiliated with Adventist Health Hanford, Kaweah Health Medical Center, Adventist Health Reedley, Adventist Health Tulare.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mai practices?
Adventist Health Hanford (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Kaweah Health Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Hanford, California
Dr. Mai's 76 Medicare procedures are above the Hanford average of 45. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hanford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Donald Allyn | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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