Dr. Sanjiv Mehta, MD
Dr. Sanjiv Mehta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bardstown, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Mehta has completed 91 knee replacements (#13 in Kentucky), 26 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 128 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Mehta performs well above average in knee (91 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 33 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Mehta performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (91 cases), followed by hip replacements (26) and shoulder replacements (11).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Mehta holds additional credentials in Legal Medicine, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Mehta is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bardstown represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Mehta extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 81 to 128 in the most recent data, a 58% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mehta's 91 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Mehta Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Contact & Location
Bardstown, KY 40004
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mehta's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 58% from 81 procedures in 2013 to 128 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. Mehta
How does Dr. Mehta's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Mehta has performed 128 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mehta ranks #16 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mehta perform?
Dr. Mehta performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Mehta with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Mehta ranks #13 in Kentucky for knee replacement with 91 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Mehta's practice located?
Dr. Mehta practices in Bardstown, Kentucky. The office is located at 875 Pennsylvania Ave, 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 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. Mehta's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 128 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mehta's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mehta's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 81 procedures in 2013 to 128 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 163 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Mehta perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mehta's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Mehta among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mehta affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Flaget Memorial Hospital, Spring View 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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