Dr. Andrew Kutzner, MD
Dr. Andrew Kutzner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Niles, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Kutzner has performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#83 in Michigan) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 52 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Kutzner performs near average in knee (31 vs 33 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Kutzner's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (31 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Kutzner is the only orthopedic surgeon in Niles represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Kutzner first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kutzner's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Kutzner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
Niles, MI 49120
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Kutzner
How does Dr. Kutzner's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Kutzner has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 48 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kutzner ranks #92 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kutzner perform?
Dr. Kutzner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Kutzner's practice located?
Dr. Kutzner practices in Niles, Michigan. The office is located at 6 Longmeadow Village Dr Ste 1, Niles, MI 49120. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kutzner for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kutzner represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Kutzner's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 52 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Kutzner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kutzner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kutzner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kutzner is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi, Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kutzner practices?
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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