Dr. Boris Kovalenko, M.D.
Contact & Location
207-333-4710
Auburn, ME 04210
Portland, ME 04103
Seattle, WA 98104
Dr. Kovalenko performs more knee replacement procedures than 23% of orthopedic surgeons in Maine, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 26 ranked knee surgeons in Maine.
About Dr. Kovalenko
Practice. Dr. Boris Kovalenko is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Auburn, Maine. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements. That is #20 in Maine for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Dr. Kovalenko first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Auburn has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 21 procedures in 2023 and 18 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. 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. Kovalenko Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kovalenko has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kovalenko
How does Dr. Kovalenko's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Kovalenko has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Maine average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kovalenko ranks #32 out of 43 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kovalenko perform?
Dr. Kovalenko's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Kovalenko with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Kovalenko ranks #20 in Maine for knee replacement with 18 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 43 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kovalenko in Auburn?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Auburn 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 Maine surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kovalenko 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, which puts Dr. Kovalenko's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 18 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kovalenko affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kovalenko is affiliated with St Mary'S Regional Medical Center, Mainehealth Stephens Hospital.
How does Dr. Kovalenko compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Auburn?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Auburn, Dr. Kovalenko ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kovalenko is among the highest-volume surgeons in Auburn.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kovalenko practices?
St Mary'S Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mainehealth Stephens Hospital (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 Auburn, Maine
Dr. Kovalenko's 18 Medicare procedures are below the Auburn average of 20. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Auburn.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Defrance | 35 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Benson | 16 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Mohamed Al Saied | 11 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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