Dr. Henry Kim, M.D.
Contact & Location
574-247-9441
South Bend, IN 46635
Elkhart, IN 46514
Plymouth, IN 46563
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Dr. Kim performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #35 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Kim
Practice. Dr. Henry Kim is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Bend, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 56 knee replacements and 30 hip replacements, 86 procedures in all. That is #35 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 46 procedures a year to 86, up 87%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 56 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. South Bend has 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Kim also holds hospital privileges in IN and MI, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 31 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 47 | 22 |
| 2015 | 12 | 36 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 61 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 52 | 15 |
| 2018 | 13 | 55 | 0 |
| 2019 | 30 | 61 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 55 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 58 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 59 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 57 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 56 | 0 |
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. Kim Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kim's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 87% from 46 procedures in 2013 to 86 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kim
How does Dr. Kim's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Kim has performed 86 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kim ranks #44 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kim perform?
Dr. Kim's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (56 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kim in South Bend?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in South Bend 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 Indiana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kim 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. Kim's total volume across all insurers at roughly 290 to 360 procedures against the 86 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. Kim's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kim's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 46 procedures in 2013 to 86 in the most recent data, a 87% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 91 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Kim perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kim's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (56 cases), hip replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kim affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kim is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Unity Physicians Hospital, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi, Northwest Health-La Porte. Dr. Kim maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Kim compare to other orthopedic surgeons in South Bend?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in South Bend, Dr. Kim ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kim is among the highest-volume surgeons in South Bend.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kim practices?
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Unity Physicians Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in South Bend, Indiana
Dr. Kim's 86 Medicare procedures are below the South Bend average of 109. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in South Bend.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Yergler | 269 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Cien | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Ratigan | 84 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregg Ebersole | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Statz | 54 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Sieradzki | 51 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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