Dr. Mehul Taylor, MD
Contact & Location
661-949-8643
Palmdale, CA 93551
About Dr. Taylor
Dr. Mehul Taylor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palmdale, California. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Taylor performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #358 in California.
In California, Dr. Taylor performs below the state average in knee (19 vs 47).
Dr. Taylor's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 19 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. Taylor is the only orthopedic surgeon in Palmdale represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Taylor's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2016. Volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2022 before settling at 19 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Taylor's 19 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)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 20 |
| 2017 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 0 | 37 |
| 2020 | 11 | 25 |
| 2021 | 0 | 32 |
| 2022 | 11 | 27 |
| 2023 | 11 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 19 |
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. Taylor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Taylor's recorded volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2022 and stood at 19 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. Taylor
How does Dr. Taylor's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Taylor has performed 19 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. Taylor ranks #476 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Taylor perform?
Dr. Taylor's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Taylor's practice located?
Dr. Taylor practices in Palmdale, California. The office is located at 647 W Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93551. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Taylor for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 19 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Taylor's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Taylor's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2022 and was 19 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Taylor affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Antelope Valley Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Taylor practices?
Palmdale Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Antelope Valley Hospital (1 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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