Dr. Kenneth Keller, M.D.
Contact & Location
970-542-1707
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Dr. Keller performs more knee replacement procedures than 31% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #81 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Keller
Practice. Dr. Kenneth Keller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 25 knee replacements. That is #81 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 13 and 41 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 | 0 | 26 |
| 2016 | 11 | 30 |
| 2017 | 0 | 24 |
| 2018 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 | 14 |
| 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 | 0 | 25 |
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. Keller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Keller's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 13 to 41 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Keller
How does Dr. Keller's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Keller has performed 25 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Keller ranks #127 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Keller perform?
Dr. Keller's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 25 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Keller's practice located?
Dr. Keller practices in Fort Morgan, Colorado. The office is located at 220 E Beaver Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Keller for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Keller 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. Keller's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 25 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. Keller's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Keller's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 13 to 41 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Keller affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Keller is affiliated with St Elizabeth Hospital, East Morgan County Hospital, Haxtun Hospital District, Yuma District Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Keller practices?
St Elizabeth Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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