Dr. Nicholas Kenney, M.D.
Contact & Location
502-222-0598
La Grange, KY 40031
Dr. Kenney performs more knee replacement procedures than 61% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #40 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Kenney
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Kenney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Grange, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements and 19 shoulder replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #40 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 54, up 184%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 26 | 12 |
| 2022 | 26 | 14 |
| 2023 | 32 | 14 |
| 2024 | 35 | 19 |
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, 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. 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 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Kenney's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 54 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. 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, Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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