Dr. Alison Kinsler, M.D.
Contact & Location
808-433-2778
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
About Dr. Kinsler
Practice. Dr. Alison Kinsler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. The latest annual CMS data records 28 shoulder replacements and 17 knee replacements, 45 procedures in all. That is #1 in Hawaii for shoulder replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 45, up 150%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | 17 | 28 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 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. Kinsler Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kinsler's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 150% from 18 procedures in 2015 to 45 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kinsler
How does Dr. Kinsler's procedure volume compare to other Hawaii surgeons?
Dr. Kinsler has performed 45 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Hawaii average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kinsler ranks #9 out of 14 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kinsler perform?
Dr. Kinsler's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (28 cases) and knee replacement (17 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Kinsler with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Kinsler ranks #1 in Hawaii for shoulder replacement with 28 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 14 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Kinsler's practice located?
Dr. Kinsler practices in Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. The office is located at 1 Jarrett White Rd, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kinsler for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kinsler 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Kinsler's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 45 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. Kinsler's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kinsler's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2015 to 45 in the most recent data, a 150% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 45 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kinsler perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kinsler's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (28 cases), knee replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kinsler affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kinsler is affiliated with St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center, St Luke'S Magic Valley Rmc, St Luke'S Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kinsler maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kinsler practices?
St Luke'S Wood River Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Luke'S Magic Valley Rmc (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Luke'S Regional Medical Center (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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