Dr. Linda Rasmussen, M.D.
Contact & Location
808-261-4658
Kailua, HI 96734
About Dr. Rasmussen
Practice. Dr. Linda Rasmussen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kailua, Hawaii. The latest annual CMS data records 37 knee replacements and 32 hip replacements, 69 procedures in all. That is #6 in Hawaii for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 7 years. Volume has held between 66 and 99 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 56 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 59 |
| 2020 | 30 | 60 |
| 2021 | 28 | 38 |
| 2022 | 31 | 36 |
| 2023 | 30 | 69 |
| 2024 | 32 | 37 |
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. Rasmussen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rasmussen's procedure volume has been consistent across 7 years of Medicare data, ranging from 66 to 99 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Rasmussen
How does Dr. Rasmussen's procedure volume compare to other Hawaii surgeons?
Dr. Rasmussen has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Hawaii average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rasmussen ranks #4 out of 14 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rasmussen perform?
Dr. Rasmussen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (32 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Rasmussen with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Rasmussen ranks #6 in Hawaii for knee replacement with 37 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 14 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Rasmussen's practice located?
Dr. Rasmussen practices in Kailua, Hawaii. The office is located at 30 Aulike St, Kailua, HI 96734. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rasmussen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rasmussen 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. Rasmussen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 69 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. Rasmussen's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Rasmussen's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 7 years of Medicare data, ranging from 66 to 99 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Rasmussen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rasmussen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (32 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rasmussen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rasmussen is affiliated with Adventist Health Castle.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rasmussen practices?
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.
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