Dr. Samrath Bhimani, M.D.
Contact & Location
Louisville, KY 40241
Dr. Samrath Bhimani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Bhimani has performed 34 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#16 in Kentucky) and 19 knee replacements, for a combined total of 53 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Bhimani performs near average in hip (34 vs 35 avg), below average in knee (19 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Bhimani's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (34 cases) and knee replacements (19 cases).
Louisville is home to 40 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Louisville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Bhimani first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,532 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bhimani's 34 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Bhimani Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
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. Bhimani
How does Dr. Bhimani's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Bhimani has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bhimani ranks #53 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bhimani perform?
Dr. Bhimani's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (19 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Bhimani with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Bhimani ranks #16 in Kentucky for hip replacement with 34 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bhimani in Louisville?
Yes. There are 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Kentucky surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bhimani 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. Bhimani's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 53 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Bhimani perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bhimani's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bhimani affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bhimani is affiliated with Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor.
How does Dr. Bhimani compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville?
Among the 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville, Dr. Bhimani ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Louisville has 323 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bhimani practices?
Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Bhimani's 53 Medicare procedures are below the Louisville average of 214. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Louisville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides | 323 | Hip |
| Dr. Reid Brown | 300 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Sweet | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Greene | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Goodin | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Krupp | 144 | Shoulder |
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