Dr. Mark McGinnis, MD
Contact & Location
Hartford, KY 42347
Dr. Mark McGinnis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hartford, Kentucky. Dr. McGinnis has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#39 in Kentucky) and 22 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 57 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. McGinnis performs near average in knee (35 vs 42 avg), below average in shoulder (22 vs 31 avg).
Dr. McGinnis's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and shoulder replacements (22 cases).
Dr. McGinnis is the only orthopedic surgeon in Hartford 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. McGinnis extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 57 in the most recent data, a 307% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. McGinnis's 35 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. McGinnis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McGinnis's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 307% from 14 procedures in 2015 to 57 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. McGinnis
How does Dr. McGinnis's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. McGinnis has performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. McGinnis ranks #49 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McGinnis perform?
Dr. McGinnis's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and shoulder replacement (22 cases).
Where is Dr. McGinnis's practice located?
Dr. McGinnis practices in Hartford, Kentucky. The office is located at 1215 Old Main St Ste 500b, Hartford, KY 42347. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. McGinnis for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. McGinnis 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. McGinnis's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 57 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. McGinnis's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McGinnis's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2015 to 57 in the most recent data, a 307% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 93 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. McGinnis perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McGinnis's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. McGinnis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McGinnis is affiliated with Ohio County Hospital, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McGinnis practices?
Ohio County Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Owensboro Health Regional 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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