Dr. Maury Harwood, M.D.
Contact & Location
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Dr. Maury Harwood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morgan Hill, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Harwood has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #265 in California.
In California, Dr. Harwood performs below average in knee (27 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Harwood's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 27 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. Harwood is the only orthopedic surgeon in Morgan Hill represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Harwood's Medicare record spans 10 years from 2013 through 2024. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 11 to 31 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Dr. Harwood's 27 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. Harwood Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harwood's procedure volume has been consistent across 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 31 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Harwood
How does Dr. Harwood's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Harwood has performed 27 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. Harwood ranks #410 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harwood perform?
Dr. Harwood's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 27 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Harwood's practice located?
Dr. Harwood practices in Morgan Hill, California. The office is located at 18181 Butterfield Blvd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Harwood for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harwood 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. Harwood's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Harwood's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Harwood's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 31 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harwood affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harwood is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Los Banos.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harwood practices?
Good Samaritan Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Hospital Los Banos (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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