Dr. David Rovinsky, M.D.
Dr. David Rovinsky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lihue, Hawaii. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Rovinsky has performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#7 in Hawaii) and 21 knee replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Hawaii, Dr. Rovinsky performs near average in hip (25 vs 30 avg), below average in knee (21 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Rovinsky's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (25 cases) and knee replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Rovinsky is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lihue 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. Rovinsky extend back to 2014, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 17 to 46 in the most recent data, a 171% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Rovinsky's 25 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Rovinsky Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Contact & Location
Lihue, HI 96766
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 171% from 17 procedures in 2014 to 46 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. Rovinsky
How does Dr. Rovinsky's procedure volume compare to other Hawaii surgeons?
Dr. Rovinsky has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Hawaii average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rovinsky ranks #8 out of 15 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rovinsky perform?
Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases) and knee replacement (21 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Rovinsky with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Rovinsky ranks #7 in Hawaii for hip replacement with 25 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 15 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Rovinsky's practice located?
Dr. Rovinsky practices in Lihue, Hawaii. The office is located at 3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rovinsky for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rovinsky 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. Rovinsky's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Rovinsky's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2014 to 46 in the most recent data, a 171% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 47 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Rovinsky perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases), knee replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rovinsky affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rovinsky is affiliated with Wilcox Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rovinsky practices?
Wilcox Memorial Hospital (2 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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