Dr. Wallace Huff, M.D.
Contact & Location
859-263-5140
Lexington, KY 40509
Dr. Huff performs more knee replacement procedures than 83% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #17 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Huff
Practice. Dr. Wallace Huff is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 60 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 89 procedures in all. That is #17 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 89, up 642%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 60 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Lexington has 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 25 |
| 2015 | 0 | 44 |
| 2016 | 14 | 50 |
| 2017 | 0 | 32 |
| 2018 | 17 | 34 |
| 2019 | 30 | 41 |
| 2020 | 27 | 61 |
| 2021 | 21 | 55 |
| 2022 | 28 | 99 |
| 2023 | 20 | 85 |
| 2024 | 29 | 60 |
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. Huff Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Huff's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 642% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 89 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Huff
How does Dr. Huff's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Huff has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Huff ranks #22 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Huff perform?
Dr. Huff's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Huff with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Huff ranks #17 in Kentucky for knee replacement with 60 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Huff in Lexington?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Lexington 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. Huff 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. Huff's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 380 procedures against the 89 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. Huff's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Huff's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 89 in the most recent data, a 642% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 127 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Huff perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Huff's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Huff affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Huff is affiliated with Chi Saint Joseph East, Wayne County Hospital, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Rockcastle Regional Hospital & Respiratory Care Ct, Centerpoint Health - Georgetown.
How does Dr. Huff compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lexington?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Lexington, Dr. Huff ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lexington has 253 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Huff practices?
Chi Saint Joseph East (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Harrison Memorial Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Huff's 89 Medicare procedures are below the Lexington average of 133. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lexington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christian Christensen | 253 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan | 205 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Denehy | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Selby | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Donegan | 82 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Luckett | 80 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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