Dr. Sanjiv Mehta, M.D.
Contact & Location
502-348-5685
Bardstown, KY 40004
Dr. Mehta performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #26 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Mehta
Practice. Dr. Sanjiv Mehta is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bardstown, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 47 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 59 procedures in all. That is #26 in Kentucky for knee replacement. Dr. Mehta also holds credentials in Legal Medicine.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 163 in 2019 and stands at 59 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 47 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 63 | 18 |
| 2014 | 24 | 35 | 16 |
| 2015 | 26 | 56 | 17 |
| 2016 | 32 | 69 | 17 |
| 2017 | 43 | 85 | 19 |
| 2018 | 31 | 63 | 26 |
| 2019 | 50 | 92 | 21 |
| 2020 | 21 | 55 | 18 |
| 2021 | 25 | 64 | 15 |
| 2022 | 43 | 89 | 19 |
| 2023 | 26 | 91 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 | 47 | 0 |
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, 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. Mehta Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mehta's recorded volume peaked at 163 procedures in 2019 and stood at 59 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mehta
How does Dr. Mehta's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Mehta has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mehta ranks #47 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mehta perform?
Dr. Mehta's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (47 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Mehta's practice located?
Dr. Mehta practices in Bardstown, Kentucky. The office is located at 4371 New Shepherdsville Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mehta for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mehta 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Mehta's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 59 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. Mehta's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mehta's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 163 procedures in 2019 and was 59 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.
Does Dr. Mehta perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mehta's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (47 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mehta affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Flaget Memorial Hospital, Spring View Hospital, Chi Saint Joseph London, Baptist Health Hardin, Taylor Regional Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mehta practices?
Flaget Memorial Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Spring View Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Chi Saint Joseph London (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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