Dr. Nicholas Rensing, M.D.
Contact & Location
270-798-8426
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
El Paso, TX 79920
Dr. Rensing performs more hip replacement procedures than 39% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #38 of 63 ranked hip surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Rensing
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Rensing is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 20 hip replacements. That is #38 in Kentucky for hip replacement. Dr. Rensing also holds credentials in Military Health Care Provider.
Trend. Dr. Rensing first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 32 procedures in 2023 and 20 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Rensing Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rensing has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Prehabilitation: Preparing Your Body for SurgeryEvidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rensing
How does Dr. Rensing's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Rensing has performed 20 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. Rensing ranks #95 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rensing perform?
Dr. Rensing's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Rensing's practice located?
Dr. Rensing practices in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The office is located at 650 Joel Drive, Fort Campbell, KY 42223. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rensing for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rensing 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Rensing's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 20 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rensing affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rensing is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Evansville, Good Samaritan Hospital, Daviess Community Hospital, Deaconess Hospital Inc, Deaconess Gibson Hospital. Dr. Rensing maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rensing practices?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Good Samaritan Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Daviess Community Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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