Contact & Location
410-554-2000
Baltimore, MD 21218
Dr. Kimball performs more knee replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Kimball
Practice. Dr. Taylor Kimball is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Baltimore, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 39 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 58 procedures in all. That is #63 in Maryland for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Kimball first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 39 procedures is near 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. Dr. Kimball also holds hospital privileges in MD and NC, a practice that extends beyond Maryland.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 58 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Kimball Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
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. Kimball
How does Dr. Kimball's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Kimball has performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kimball ranks #74 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kimball perform?
Dr. Kimball's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kimball in Baltimore?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore 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 Maryland surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kimball 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. Kimball's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 58 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.
Does Dr. Kimball perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kimball's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kimball affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kimball is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Kimball maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Kimball compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore, Dr. Kimball ranks #19 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. Kimball practices?
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center (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 Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Kimball's 58 Medicare procedures are below the Baltimore average of 169. 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. Harpal Khanuja | 119 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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