Dr. Saurabh Khakharia, M.D.
Contact & Location
229-891-9028
Moultrie, GA 31768
Atlanta, GA 30312
Dr. Khakharia performs more knee replacement procedures than 9% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #184 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Khakharia
Practice. Dr. Saurabh Khakharia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Moultrie, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements. That is #184 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 28 in 2015 and stands at 13 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Moultrie has 2 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 |
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. 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. Khakharia Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Khakharia's recorded volume peaked at 28 procedures in 2015 and stood at 13 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Khakharia
How does Dr. Khakharia's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Khakharia has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Georgia average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Khakharia ranks #222 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Khakharia perform?
Dr. Khakharia's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Khakharia in Moultrie?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Moultrie 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. Khakharia 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, which puts Dr. Khakharia's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 13 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. Khakharia's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Khakharia's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 28 procedures in 2015 and was 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Khakharia affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Khakharia is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Paulding Medical Center, Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Khakharia practices?
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wellstar Cobb Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wellstar Paulding Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Moultrie, Georgia
Dr. Khakharia's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Moultrie average of 18. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Moultrie.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Franklin Davis | 22 | Knee |
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