Dr. Kenneth Hawthorne, MD
Contact & Location
386-671-0115
Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Dr. Hawthorne performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #70 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Hawthorne
Dr. Kenneth Hawthorne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ormond Beach, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Hawthorne performed 73 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#70 in Florida) and 16 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 89 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Hawthorne performs above the state average in knee (73 vs 48), below the state average in hip (16 vs 40).
Dr. Hawthorne's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 82% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Hawthorne is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ormond Beach represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Hawthorne's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 171 procedures in 2014 before settling at 89 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hawthorne's 73 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31 | 125 |
| 2014 | 27 | 144 |
| 2015 | 27 | 141 |
| 2016 | 29 | 114 |
| 2017 | 27 | 119 |
| 2018 | 32 | 113 |
| 2019 | 28 | 81 |
| 2020 | 27 | 87 |
| 2021 | 28 | 85 |
| 2022 | 0 | 84 |
| 2023 | 13 | 68 |
| 2024 | 16 | 73 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Hawthorne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hawthorne's recorded volume peaked at 171 procedures in 2014 and stood at 89 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hawthorne
How does Dr. Hawthorne's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Hawthorne has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hawthorne ranks #147 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hawthorne perform?
Dr. Hawthorne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (73 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Where is Dr. Hawthorne's practice located?
Dr. Hawthorne practices in Ormond Beach, Florida. The office is located at 106 N Old Kings Rd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hawthorne for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hawthorne 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Hawthorne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 380 procedures against the 89 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. Hawthorne's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hawthorne's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 171 procedures in 2014 and was 89 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.
Does Dr. Hawthorne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hawthorne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (73 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hawthorne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hawthorne is affiliated with Adventhealth Daytona Beach, Adventhealth Palm Coast, Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hawthorne practices?
Adventhealth Daytona Beach (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Palm Coast (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth New Smyrna Beach (4 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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