Dr. Harpal Khanuja, M.D.
Contact & Location
973-984-0404
Morristown, NJ 07960
Dr. Khanuja performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #33 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Khanuja
Practice. Dr. Harpal Khanuja is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Baltimore, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 69 knee replacements and 50 hip replacements, 119 procedures in all. That is #33 in Maryland for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 94 procedures a year to 119, up 27%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 69 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Baltimore has 41 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 | 47 | 47 |
| 2014 | 43 | 55 |
| 2015 | 47 | 49 |
| 2016 | 58 | 78 |
| 2017 | 53 | 67 |
| 2018 | 48 | 75 |
| 2019 | 59 | 53 |
| 2020 | 39 | 45 |
| 2021 | 45 | 38 |
| 2022 | 54 | 53 |
| 2023 | 62 | 85 |
| 2024 | 50 | 69 |
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. Khanuja Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Khanuja's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 27% from 94 procedures in 2013 to 119 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Khanuja
How does Dr. Khanuja's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Khanuja has performed 119 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Khanuja ranks #25 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Khanuja perform?
Dr. Khanuja's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (69 cases) and hip replacement (50 cases).
Where is Dr. Khanuja's practice located?
Dr. Khanuja's current practice address is in Morristown, NJ. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Khanuja's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Baltimore, Maryland.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Khanuja 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. Khanuja's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 119 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. Khanuja's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Khanuja's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 94 procedures in 2013 to 119 in the most recent data, a 27% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 147 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Khanuja perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Khanuja's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (69 cases), hip replacement (50 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Khanuja affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Khanuja is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, The.
How does Dr. Khanuja compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore, Dr. Khanuja ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Baltimore has 331 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Khanuja practices?
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Johns Hopkins Hospital, The (4 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 Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Khanuja's 119 Medicare procedures are below the Baltimore average of 176. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Baltimore.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Ciotola | 331 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Frank Ebert | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marc Hungerford | 180 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert McKinstry | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Hasenauer | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Gold | 106 | Hip, Knee |
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