Dr. Timothy Horan, MEDICAL STUDENT
Dr. Timothy Horan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Jolla, California. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Horan has performed 62 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#98 in California) and 28 hip replacements, for a combined total of 90 procedures.
In California, Dr. Horan performs above average in knee (62 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (28 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Horan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (62 cases) and hip replacements (28 cases).
La Jolla is home to 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the La Jolla area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Horan first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Horan's 62 verified procedures is above 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. Horan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
La Jolla, CA 92037
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Horan has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Horan
How does Dr. Horan's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Horan has performed 90 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Horan ranks #133 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Horan perform?
Dr. Horan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Horan in La Jolla?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla 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. Horan 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. Horan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 90 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Horan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Horan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Horan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla, Dr. Horan ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in La Jolla has 193 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in La Jolla, California
Dr. Horan's 90 Medicare procedures are below the La Jolla average of 118. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in La Jolla.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Bugbee | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Copp | 157 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Wilde | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anna Kulidjian | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. F. Craig Swenson | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kace Ezzet | 83 | Hip, Knee |
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