Dr. Jason Kaneshige, M.D.
Contact & Location
808-548-7033
Honolulu, HI 96813
About Dr. Kaneshige
Practice. Dr. Jason Kaneshige is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Honolulu, Hawaii. The latest annual CMS data records 36 knee replacements and 31 hip replacements, 67 procedures in all. That is #7 in Hawaii for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 67, up 379%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Honolulu has 8 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 16 |
| 2018 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 24 | 28 |
| 2020 | 21 | 27 |
| 2021 | 22 | 18 |
| 2022 | 29 | 14 |
| 2023 | 26 | 18 |
| 2024 | 31 | 36 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Kaneshige Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kaneshige's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 379% from 14 procedures in 2014 to 67 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. Kaneshige
How does Dr. Kaneshige's procedure volume compare to other Hawaii surgeons?
Dr. Kaneshige has performed 67 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Hawaii average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kaneshige ranks #5 out of 14 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kaneshige perform?
Dr. Kaneshige's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Kaneshige with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Kaneshige ranks #7 in Hawaii for knee replacement with 36 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 14 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kaneshige in Honolulu?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu 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 Hawaii surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kaneshige 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Kaneshige's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 280 procedures against the 67 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. Kaneshige's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kaneshige's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2014 to 67 in the most recent data, a 379% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 67 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kaneshige perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kaneshige's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kaneshige affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kaneshige is affiliated with The Queens Medical Center, North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc, Adventist Health Castle, Kuakini Medical Center.
How does Dr. Kaneshige compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu, Dr. Kaneshige ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kaneshige is among the highest-volume surgeons in Honolulu.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kaneshige practices?
The Queens Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Castle (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. Kaneshige's 67 Medicare procedures are below the Honolulu average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Honolulu.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cass Nakasone | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffery Harpstrite | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Morton | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Varcadipane | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Richardson | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jay Marumoto | 32 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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