Dr. Kirk Jensen, MD
Contact & Location
Lafayette, CA 94549
Dr. Kirk Jensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Jensen has performed 127 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #2 in California.
In California, Dr. Jensen performs well above average in shoulder (127 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Jensen's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 127 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.
Dr. Jensen is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lafayette represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Jensen extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 63 to 127 in the most recent data, a 102% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,213 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Jensen's 127 verified procedures is more than 4x the national average of 29, ranking #16 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Jensen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jensen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 102% from 63 procedures in 2013 to 127 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Jensen
How does Dr. Jensen's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Jensen has performed 127 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jensen ranks #87 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jensen perform?
Dr. Jensen's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 127 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Jensen with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Jensen ranks #2 in California for shoulder replacement with 127 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 613 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Jensen's practice located?
Dr. Jensen practices in Lafayette, California. The office is located at 3717 Mt Diablo Blvd Ste 100, Lafayette, CA 94549. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Jensen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Jensen 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. Jensen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 127 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Jensen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Jensen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 63 procedures in 2013 to 127 in the most recent data, a 102% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 142 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jensen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jensen is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus, John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus, Sutter Delta Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jensen practices?
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sutter Delta Medical Center (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.
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