Dr. Gregory Grau, MD
Contact & Location
Winchester, KY 40391
Dr. Gregory Grau is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Winchester, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Grau has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#52 in Kentucky) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 42 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Grau performs below average in knee (29 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Grau's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Grau is the only orthopedic surgeon in Winchester 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. Grau extend back to 2014, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 42 in the most recent data, a 163% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Grau's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Grau Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grau's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 163% from 16 procedures in 2014 to 42 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. Grau
How does Dr. Grau's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Grau has performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Grau ranks #68 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grau perform?
Dr. Grau's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Grau's practice located?
Dr. Grau practices in Winchester, Kentucky. The office is located at 404 Shoppers Dr, Winchester, KY 40391. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Grau for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Grau 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. Grau's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 42 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Grau's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Grau's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2014 to 42 in the most recent data, a 163% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 42 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Grau perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Grau's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Grau affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Grau is affiliated with Clark Regional Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Grau practices?
Clark Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Baptist Health Richmond (3 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.
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