Dr. Ajay Premkumar, MD, MPH
Contact & Location
Atlanta, GA 30329
Dr. Ajay Premkumar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Premkumar has performed 62 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#31 in Georgia) and 42 hip replacements, for a combined total of 104 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Premkumar performs above average in knee (62 vs 40 avg), above average in hip (42 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Premkumar's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (62 cases) and hip replacements (42 cases).
Atlanta is home to 30 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Atlanta area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Premkumar first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Premkumar's 62 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Premkumar Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Premkumar 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Premkumar
How does Dr. Premkumar's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Premkumar has performed 104 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Premkumar ranks #29 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Premkumar perform?
Dr. Premkumar's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Premkumar in Atlanta?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta 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 Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Premkumar 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. Premkumar's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 104 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Premkumar perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Premkumar's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases), hip replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Premkumar affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Premkumar is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital.
How does Dr. Premkumar compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta, Dr. Premkumar ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Atlanta has 249 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Premkumar practices?
Emory University Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Emory Decatur Hospital (1 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 Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Premkumar's 104 Medicare procedures are below the Atlanta average of 164. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Atlanta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Hanna | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Bradbury | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Peretz | 182 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Smith | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Greg Erens | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oren Goltzer | 122 | Hip, Knee |
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