Knee
Dr. Ramin Ganjianpour, M.D.
Dr. Ramin Ganjianpour is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mission Hills, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Ganjianpour has performed 52 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #125 in California.
In California, Dr. Ganjianpour performs near average in knee (52 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Ganjianpour's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 52 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. Ganjianpour is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mission Hills represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Ganjianpour's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 103 procedures in 2018 before settling at 52 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ganjianpour's 52 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Ganjianpour Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ganjianpour's recorded volume peaked at 103 procedures in 2018 and stood at 52 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ganjianpour
How does Dr. Ganjianpour's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Ganjianpour has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ganjianpour ranks #249 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ganjianpour perform?
Dr. Ganjianpour's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 52 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Ganjianpour's practice located?
Dr. Ganjianpour practices in Mission Hills, California. The office is located at 11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 241, Mission Hills, CA 91345. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ganjianpour for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ganjianpour 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. Ganjianpour's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 52 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Ganjianpour's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Ganjianpour's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 103 procedures in 2018 and was 52 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. Ganjianpour affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ganjianpour is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Mission Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ganjianpour practices?
Valley Presbyterian Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mission Community Hospital (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.
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