Dr. Alexander Harbin, MD
Contact & Location
518-489-2666
Albany, NY 12206
Malta, NY 12020
Dr. Harbin performs more knee replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 89 ranked knee surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Harbin
Dr. Alexander Harbin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wichita, Kansas. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Harbin performed 72 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in Kansas) and 46 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 118 procedures.
In Kansas, Dr. Harbin performs near the state average in knee (72 vs 62), near the state average in hip (46 vs 40).
Dr. Harbin's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (72 cases) and hip replacements (46 cases).
Wichita is home to 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Wichita area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Harbin extend back to 2018, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 74 to 118 in the most recent data, a 59% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Harbin's 72 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 48 | 26 |
| 2019 | 65 | 49 |
| 2020 | 42 | 34 |
| 2021 | 56 | 45 |
| 2022 | 67 | 56 |
| 2023 | 59 | 61 |
| 2024 | 46 | 72 |
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. Harbin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harbin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 59% from 74 procedures in 2018 to 118 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. Harbin
How does Dr. Harbin's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Harbin has performed 118 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kansas average of 85 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Harbin ranks #28 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harbin perform?
Dr. Harbin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases) and hip replacement (46 cases).
Where is Dr. Harbin's practice located?
Dr. Harbin's current practice address is in Albany, NY. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Harbin's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Wichita, Kansas.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harbin 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. Harbin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 118 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. Harbin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Harbin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 74 procedures in 2018 to 118 in the most recent data, a 59% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 123 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Harbin perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Harbin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases), hip replacement (46 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harbin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harbin is affiliated with St Peter'S Hospital, Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Saratoga Hospital. Dr. Harbin maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Harbin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wichita?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Wichita, Dr. Harbin ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Wichita has 297 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harbin practices?
St Peter'S Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Albany Medical Center Hospital (2 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 Wichita, Kansas
Dr. Harbin's 118 Medicare procedures are below the Wichita average of 193. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wichita.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Shepherd | 297 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Pappademos | 237 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tarun Bhargava | 209 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Bron | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Damion Walker | 162 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Paul Enns | 133 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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