Dr. Matthew Kerr, MD
Contact & Location
561-733-5888
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
Dr. Kerr performs more hip replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #234 of 315 ranked hip surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Kerr
Dr. Matthew Kerr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Kerr performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #234 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Kerr performs below the state average in hip (17 vs 40).
Dr. Kerr's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 17 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.
West Palm Beach is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the West Palm Beach area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kerr first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kerr's 17 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,542 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 13 procedures in 2023 and 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Kerr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kerr has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Hip Replacement
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Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kerr
How does Dr. Kerr's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Kerr has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Florida average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kerr ranks #442 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kerr perform?
Dr. Kerr's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kerr's practice located?
Dr. Kerr's current practice address is in Boynton Beach, FL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Kerr's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from West Palm Beach, Florida.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kerr 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Kerr's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 17 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kerr affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kerr is affiliated with Jupiter Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital.
How does Dr. Kerr compare to other orthopedic surgeons in West Palm Beach?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in West Palm Beach, Dr. Kerr ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in West Palm Beach has 362 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kerr practices?
Jupiter Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in West Palm Beach, Florida
Dr. Kerr's 17 Medicare procedures are below the West Palm Beach average of 134. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in West Palm Beach.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Wang | 362 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Spencer Summers | 221 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Simovitch | 168 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Tom Minas | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Randazzo | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gary Ackerman | 48 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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