Dr. Nicholas Kenney, M.D.
Contact & Location
La Grange, KY 40031
Dr. Nicholas Kenney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Grange, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Kenney has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#40 in Kentucky) and 19 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 54 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Kenney performs near average in knee (35 vs 42 avg), below average in shoulder (19 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Kenney's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and shoulder replacements (19 cases).
Dr. Kenney is the only orthopedic surgeon in La Grange 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. Kenney extend back to 2017, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 19 to 54 in the most recent data, a 184% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Kenney'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. Kenney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kenney's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 184% from 19 procedures in 2017 to 54 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. Kenney
How does Dr. Kenney's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Kenney has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kenney ranks #52 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kenney perform?
Dr. Kenney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and shoulder replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Kenney's practice located?
Dr. Kenney practices in La Grange, Kentucky. The office is located at 1023 New Moody Ln, La Grange, KY 40031. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kenney for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kenney 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. Kenney's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 54 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kenney's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kenney's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2017 to 54 in the most recent data, a 184% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kenney perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kenney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kenney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kenney is affiliated with Baptist Health La Grange, Baptist Health Louisville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kenney practices?
Baptist Health La Grange (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Baptist Health Louisville (3 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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