Dr. William Grantham, M.D.
Contact & Location
859-258-8575
Lexington, KY 40504
Dr. Grantham performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 61% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 42 ranked shoulder surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Grantham
Practice. Dr. William Grantham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 25 shoulder replacements. That is #16 in Kentucky for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 20 procedures a year to 25, up 25%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is near the national average of 29.
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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 25 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Grantham Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grantham's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 25% from 20 procedures in 2021 to 25 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Grantham
How does Dr. Grantham's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Grantham has performed 25 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Grantham ranks #91 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grantham perform?
Dr. Grantham's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 25 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Grantham with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Grantham ranks #16 in Kentucky for shoulder replacement with 25 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Grantham 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. Grantham 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Grantham's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 25 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. Grantham's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Grantham's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 20 procedures in 2021 to 25 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 25 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Grantham affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Grantham is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital, Harrison Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Grantham compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lexington?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Lexington, Dr. Grantham ranks #15 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. Grantham practices?
Saint Joseph Hospital (2 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. Grantham's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Lexington average of 125. 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. Wallace Huff | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Donegan | 82 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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