Dr. Randall Hildebrand, MD
Dr. Randall Hildebrand is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Great Bend, Kansas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Hildebrand has completed 113 knee replacements (#13 in Kansas), 57 hip replacements, and 16 shoulder replacements, totaling 186 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Kansas, Dr. Hildebrand performs above average in knee (113 vs 64 avg), above average in hip (57 vs 37 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Hildebrand performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (113 cases), followed by hip replacements (57) and shoulder replacements (16).
Dr. Hildebrand is the only orthopedic surgeon in Great Bend represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Hildebrand extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 76 to 186 in the most recent data, a 145% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hildebrand's 113 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Hildebrand Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Contact & Location
Great Bend, KS 67530
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 145% from 76 procedures in 2013 to 186 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 186 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Kansas average of 81 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hildebrand ranks #11 out of 118 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hildebrand perform?
Dr. Hildebrand performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (113 cases), hip replacement (57 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Hildebrand with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Hildebrand ranks #13 in Kansas for knee replacement with 113 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 118 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 the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Hildebrand's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 186 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Hildebrand's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 76 procedures in 2013 to 186 in the most recent data, a 145% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 186 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Hildebrand perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hildebrand's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (113 cases), hip replacement (57 cases), shoulder replacement (16 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, Ellinwood District Hospital, Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Clara Barton Hospital, Russell Regional Hospital.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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