Dr. Zachary Thielen

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Zachary Thielen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wailuku, Hawaii. In 2023, Dr. Thielen performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in Hawaii) and 30 hip replacements (#4 in Hawaii), for a combined total of 62 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
32 verified cases
#7 in Hawaii
Hip Replacement
30 verified cases
#4 in Hawaii

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Thielen

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (62 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Thielen, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 808-649-1487
1830 Wells St Ste 103
Wailuku, HI 96793
NPI: 1801162797
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 14 years of practice experience
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.