Dr. Kevin Mikaelian, M.D.
Contact & Location
209-957-7050
Stockton, CA 95209
Dr. Mikaelian performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #64 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Mikaelian
Dr. Kevin Mikaelian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stockton, California. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Mikaelian performed 88 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#64 in California) and 28 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 116 procedures.
In California, Dr. Mikaelian performs above the state average in knee (88 vs 47), below the state average in hip (28 vs 41).
Dr. Mikaelian's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 76% of reported Medicare volume.
Stockton is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Stockton area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Mikaelian extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 51 to 116 in the most recent data, a 127% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mikaelian's 88 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 51 |
| 2014 | 15 | 43 |
| 2015 | 12 | 54 |
| 2016 | 15 | 53 |
| 2017 | 18 | 57 |
| 2018 | 13 | 52 |
| 2019 | 16 | 59 |
| 2020 | 0 | 43 |
| 2021 | 12 | 47 |
| 2022 | 31 | 71 |
| 2023 | 26 | 89 |
| 2024 | 28 | 88 |
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. 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. Mikaelian Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mikaelian's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 127% from 51 procedures in 2013 to 116 in the most recent data.
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. Mikaelian
How does Dr. Mikaelian's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Mikaelian has performed 116 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mikaelian ranks #95 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mikaelian perform?
Dr. Mikaelian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (88 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mikaelian in Stockton?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Stockton 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. Mikaelian 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, which puts Dr. Mikaelian's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 490 procedures against the 116 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. Mikaelian's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mikaelian's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2013 to 116 in the most recent data, a 127% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 116 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Mikaelian perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mikaelian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (88 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mikaelian affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mikaelian is affiliated with Dameron Hospital, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, St Joseph'S Medical Center Of Stockton, Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Amador Hospital.
How does Dr. Mikaelian compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stockton?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Stockton, Dr. Mikaelian ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mikaelian has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mikaelian practices?
Dameron Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Lodi Memorial (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Joseph'S Medical Center Of Stockton (4 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 Stockton, California
Dr. Mikaelian's 116 Medicare procedures are above the Stockton average of 65. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stockton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jaspreet Sidhu | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Bethune | 62 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jaicharan Iyengar | 44 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Alan Kawaguchi | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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