Dr. Steven Kelley, M.D.
Contact & Location
951-296-6676
Temecula, CA 92591
About Dr. Kelley
Dr. Steven Kelley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Temecula, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Kelley performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #356 in California.
In California, Dr. Kelley performs below the state average in knee (19 vs 47).
Dr. Kelley'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. Kelley is the only orthopedic surgeon in Temecula 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. Kelley extend back to 2021, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 19 in the most recent data, a 19% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Kelley'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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 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. Kelley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kelley's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 19% from 16 procedures in 2021 to 19 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. Kelley
How does Dr. Kelley's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Kelley 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. Kelley ranks #474 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kelley perform?
Dr. Kelley'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. Kelley's practice located?
Dr. Kelley practices in Temecula, California. The office is located at 40949 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kelley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kelley 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. Kelley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 19 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kelley's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kelley's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2021 to 19 in the most recent data, a 19% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 19 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kelley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kelley is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Temecula Valley Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kelley practices?
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Temecula Valley Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta (2 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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