Dr. David Harkins, D.O.
Contact & Location
770-554-5009
Monroe, GA 30655
Athens, GA 30606
Loganville, GA 30052
Snellville, GA 30078
Covington, GA 30014
Dr. Harkins performs more knee replacement procedures than 43% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Harkins
Practice. Dr. David Harkins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Monroe, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 26 knee replacements and 23 shoulder replacements, 49 procedures in all. That is #115 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 32 procedures a year to 49, up 53%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 17 |
| 2015 | 17 | 13 |
| 2016 | 20 | 18 |
| 2017 | 13 | 19 |
| 2018 | 15 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 | 22 |
| 2020 | 27 | 26 |
| 2021 | 17 | 16 |
| 2022 | 27 | 16 |
| 2023 | 28 | 15 |
| 2024 | 26 | 23 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Harkins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harkins's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 53% from 32 procedures in 2014 to 49 in the most recent data.
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. Harkins
How does Dr. Harkins's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Harkins has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Harkins ranks #96 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harkins perform?
Dr. Harkins's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and shoulder replacement (23 cases).
Where is Dr. Harkins's practice located?
Dr. Harkins practices in Monroe, Georgia. The office is located at 705 Breedlove Dr Ste 200, Monroe, GA 30655. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Harkins for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harkins 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Harkins's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 190 procedures against the 49 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. Harkins's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Harkins's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2014 to 49 in the most recent data, a 53% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2020.
Does Dr. Harkins perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Harkins's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harkins affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harkins is affiliated with Piedmont Walton Hospital, Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harkins practices?
Piedmont Walton Hospital, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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