Dr. David Rovinsky, M.D.
Contact & Location
808-245-1524
Lihue, HI 96766
About Dr. Rovinsky
Practice. Dr. David Rovinsky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lihue, Hawaii. The latest annual CMS data records 22 hip replacements and 15 knee replacements, 37 procedures in all. That is #7 in Hawaii for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 37, up 118%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 14 |
| 2016 | 15 | 15 |
| 2017 | 23 | 20 |
| 2018 | 15 | 26 |
| 2019 | 17 | 24 |
| 2020 | 18 | 17 |
| 2021 | 23 | 24 |
| 2022 | 18 | 20 |
| 2023 | 25 | 21 |
| 2024 | 22 | 15 |
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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Rovinsky Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 118% from 17 procedures in 2014 to 37 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 Hip Replacement
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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 37 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. Rovinsky ranks #10 out of 14 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rovinsky perform?
Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Rovinsky with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Rovinsky ranks #7 in Hawaii for hip replacement with 22 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 14 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 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Rovinsky's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 37 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. Rovinsky's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rovinsky's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2014 to 37 in the most recent data, a 118% increase over 11 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 (22 cases), knee replacement (15 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, Kauai Veterans 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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