Dr. Kenneth Kress, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-667-4343
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Dr. Kress performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #4 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Kress
Practice. Dr. Kenneth Kress is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Alpharetta, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 160 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 173 procedures in all. That is #4 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 394 in 2019 and stands at 173 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 160 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45. That is #137 nationally.
Local context. Alpharetta has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 117 | 142 |
| 2014 | 110 | 127 |
| 2015 | 74 | 87 |
| 2016 | 105 | 127 |
| 2017 | 104 | 133 |
| 2018 | 124 | 228 |
| 2019 | 143 | 251 |
| 2020 | 108 | 238 |
| 2021 | 127 | 244 |
| 2022 | 113 | 268 |
| 2023 | 69 | 221 |
| 2024 | 13 | 160 |
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. Kress Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kress's recorded volume peaked at 394 procedures in 2019 and stood at 173 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kress
How does Dr. Kress's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Kress has performed 173 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kress ranks #11 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kress perform?
Dr. Kress's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (160 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Kress with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Kress ranks #4 in Georgia for knee replacement with 160 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 245 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kress in Alpharetta?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Alpharetta 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. Kress 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. Kress's total volume across all insurers at roughly 610 to 750 procedures against the 173 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. Kress's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kress's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 394 procedures in 2019 and was 173 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. Kress perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kress's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (160 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Kress compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Alpharetta?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Alpharetta, Dr. Kress ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kress has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Alpharetta, Georgia
Dr. Kress's 173 Medicare procedures are above the Alpharetta average of 58. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Alpharetta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jon Minter | 30 | Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Potts | 14 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph Burns | 13 | Shoulder |
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