Dr. Randall Hildebrand, M.D.
Contact & Location
620-792-4383
Great Bend, KS 67530
Dr. Hildebrand performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #11 of 89 ranked knee surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Hildebrand
Practice. Dr. Randall Hildebrand is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Great Bend, Kansas. The latest annual CMS data records 117 knee replacements, 67 hip replacements, and 18 shoulder replacements, 202 procedures in all. That is #11 in Kansas for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 76 procedures a year to 202, up 166%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 117 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 48 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 53 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 53 | 0 |
| 2016 | 29 | 64 | 0 |
| 2017 | 36 | 111 | 13 |
| 2018 | 32 | 87 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 97 | 0 |
| 2020 | 52 | 95 | 12 |
| 2021 | 49 | 118 | 19 |
| 2022 | 39 | 125 | 16 |
| 2023 | 57 | 113 | 16 |
| 2024 | 67 | 117 | 18 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Hildebrand Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 166% from 76 procedures in 2013 to 202 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hildebrand
How does Dr. Hildebrand's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Hildebrand has performed 202 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Kansas average of 85 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hildebrand ranks #10 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hildebrand perform?
Dr. Hildebrand performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (117 cases), hip replacement (67 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Hildebrand with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Hildebrand ranks #11 in Kansas for knee replacement with 117 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 110 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Hildebrand's practice located?
Dr. Hildebrand practices in Great Bend, Kansas. The office is located at 1514 K-96 Highway, Great Bend, KS 67530. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hildebrand for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hildebrand 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Hildebrand's total volume across all insurers at roughly 670 to 840 procedures against the 202 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. Hildebrand's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 76 procedures in 2013 to 202 in the most recent data, a 166% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 202 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Hildebrand perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (117 cases), hip replacement (67 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Hildebrand among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hildebrand affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hildebrand is affiliated with University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Clara Barton Hospital, Ellinwood District Hospital, Hays Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hildebrand practices?
University Of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Clara Barton Hospital (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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