Dr. Peter Kurzweil, M.D.
Contact & Location
562-424-6666
Long Beach, CA 90806
Dr. Kurzweil performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #85 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Kurzweil
Practice. Dr. Peter Kurzweil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Long Beach, California. The latest annual CMS data records 75 knee replacements. That is #85 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 44 procedures a year to 75, up 70%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 75 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Long Beach has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 86 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2024 | 75 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Kurzweil Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kurzweil's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 70% from 44 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kurzweil
How does Dr. Kurzweil's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Kurzweil has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kurzweil ranks #178 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kurzweil perform?
Dr. Kurzweil's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 75 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kurzweil in Long Beach?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Long Beach 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. Kurzweil represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Kurzweil's total volume across all insurers at roughly 270 to 330 procedures against the 75 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Kurzweil's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kurzweil's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 44 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data, a 70% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 86 procedures in 2022.
How does Dr. Kurzweil compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Long Beach?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Long Beach, Dr. Kurzweil ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kurzweil is among the highest-volume surgeons in Long Beach.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Long Beach, California
Dr. Kurzweil's 75 Medicare procedures are above the Long Beach average of 53. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Long Beach.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Albert Tsai | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gareth Hammond | 51 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Shahryar Ahmadi | 34 | Shoulder |
| Dr. William Warden | 27 | Knee |
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