Dr. Jake Bianco
Contact & Location
316-268-5988
Wichita, KS 67214
Dr. Bianco performs more hip replacement procedures than 4% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #62 of 65 ranked hip surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Bianco
Dr. Jake Bianco is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wichita, Kansas. A Medicare provider since 2019, Dr. Bianco performed 15 Medicare-verified hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #62 in Kansas.
In Kansas, Dr. Bianco performs below the state average in hip (15 vs 40).
Dr. Bianco's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 15 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
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.
Dr. Bianco first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Bianco's 15 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 15 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Bianco Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bianco
How does Dr. Bianco's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Bianco has performed 15 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kansas average is 85 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bianco ranks #104 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bianco perform?
Dr. Bianco's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bianco in Wichita?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Wichita 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 Kansas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bianco 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Bianco's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 15 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bianco affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bianco is affiliated with Grand Island Regional Medical Center, Chi Health St Francis, Bellevue Medical Center, Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center, Merrick Medical Center. Dr. Bianco maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Bianco compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wichita?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Wichita, Dr. Bianco ranks #21 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. Bianco practices?
Grand Island Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Chi Health St Francis (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bellevue Medical Center (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 Wichita, Kansas
Dr. Bianco's 15 Medicare procedures are below the Wichita average of 178. 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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