Dr. Alison Kinsler, MD
Contact & Location
Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859
Dr. Alison Kinsler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Kinsler has performed 28 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#1 in Hawaii) and 17 knee replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Hawaii, Dr. Kinsler performs above average in shoulder (28 vs 21 avg), below average in knee (17 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Kinsler's reported Medicare volume is split between shoulder replacements (28 cases) and knee replacements (17 cases).
Dr. Kinsler is the only orthopedic surgeon in Tripler Army Medical Center represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Kinsler extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 45 in the most recent data, a 150% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,213 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Kinsler's 28 verified procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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.
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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 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. Kinsler's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
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. 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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