Dr. Michael Brown, M.D.
Dr. Michael Brown is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sonoma, California. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Brown has performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#253 in California) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In California, Dr. Brown performs below average in knee (30 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Brown's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Brown is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sonoma 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. Brown extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 32 to 50 in the most recent data, a 56% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Brown's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Brown Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Sonoma, CA 95476
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brown's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 56% from 32 procedures in 2013 to 50 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brown
How does Dr. Brown's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Brown has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Brown ranks #258 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brown perform?
Dr. Brown's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Brown's practice located?
Dr. Brown practices in Sonoma, California. The office is located at 651 1st St W, Sonoma, CA 95476. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Brown for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Brown 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. Brown's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Brown's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brown's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2013 to 50 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 50 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Brown perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brown's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brown affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Weeks Medical Center, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Dr. Brown maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brown practices?
Weeks Medical Center (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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