Dr. Kudret Usmani, MD
Contact & Location
San Francisco, CA 94110
Dr. Kudret Usmani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, California. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Usmani has performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#290 in California) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 37 procedures.
In California, Dr. Usmani performs below average in knee (25 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Usmani's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
San Francisco is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Francisco area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Usmani first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Usmani's 25 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Usmani Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Usmani has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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. Usmani
How does Dr. Usmani's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Usmani has performed 37 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Usmani ranks #348 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Usmani perform?
Dr. Usmani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Usmani in San Francisco?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco 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. Usmani 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. Usmani's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 37 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Usmani perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Usmani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Usmani affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Usmani is affiliated with Washington Hospital, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr.
How does Dr. Usmani compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco, Dr. Usmani ranks #14 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Francisco has 201 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Usmani practices?
Washington Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr (1 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 San Francisco, California
Dr. Usmani's 37 Medicare procedures are below the San Francisco average of 132. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Francisco.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Barry | 201 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Ward | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Callander | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Hansen | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cox | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Belzer | 88 | Knee, Shoulder |
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