How do I contact Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan?

You can contact Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan at 859-258-8575. The practice is located at 700 Bob-O-Link Drive in Lexington, Kentucky.

What procedures does Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan specialize in?

Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan is an orthopedic surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan has performed 200 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan's ranking in Kentucky?

Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan is ranked #6 overall in Kentucky for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 859-258-8575. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Karthikeyan performed 138 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#6 in Kentucky) and 62 hip replacements (#8 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 200 procedures. This places Dr. Karthikeyan among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Kentucky.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

138 verified cases

#6 in Kentucky

Hip Replacement

62 verified cases

#8 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Karthikeyan

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (200 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Karthikeyan, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 859-258-8575

700 Bob-O-Link Drive
Lexington, KY 40504

NPI: 1922200468

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 19 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan, MD

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

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