Dr. Kranti Peddada
Dr. Kranti Peddada is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Duluth, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Peddada has performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#96 in Georgia) and 24 hip replacements, for a combined total of 54 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Peddada performs below average in knee (30 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (24 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Peddada's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Dr. Peddada is the only orthopedic surgeon in Duluth represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Peddada first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Peddada's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Peddada Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Contact & Location
Duluth, GA 30096
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Peddada
How does Dr. Peddada's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Peddada has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Peddada ranks #92 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Peddada perform?
Dr. Peddada's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Where is Dr. Peddada's practice located?
Dr. Peddada practices in Duluth, Georgia. The office is located at 3870 Pleasant Hill Rd Ste 1, Duluth, GA 30096. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Peddada for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Peddada 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. Peddada's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 54 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Peddada perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Peddada's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Peddada affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Peddada is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Peddada practices?
Northside Hospital Forsyth (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc (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.
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