Dr. Puneet Bhatia, M.D.
Contact & Location
Mayfield, KY 42066
Dr. Puneet Bhatia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mayfield, Kentucky. Dr. Bhatia has performed 11 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #103 in Kentucky.
In Kentucky, Dr. Bhatia performs below average in knee (11 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Bhatia's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 11 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Bhatia is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mayfield represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Bhatia's Medicare data spans 7 years, beginning in 2014. Volume peaked at 17 procedures in 2014 before settling at 11 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Bhatia's 11 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. Bhatia Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bhatia's recorded volume peaked at 17 procedures in 2014 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bhatia
How does Dr. Bhatia's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Bhatia has performed 11 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. Bhatia ranks #128 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bhatia perform?
Dr. Bhatia's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Bhatia's practice located?
Dr. Bhatia practices in Mayfield, Kentucky. The office is located at 1029 Medical Center Cir, Mayfield, KY 42066. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bhatia for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bhatia 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. Bhatia's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 11 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Bhatia's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Bhatia's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 17 procedures in 2014 and was 11 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bhatia affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bhatia is affiliated with Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bhatia practices?
Jackson Purchase Medical Center (2 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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