Dr. Brian Kerr, M.D.
Contact & Location
231-935-0900
Traverse City, MI 49684
Traverse City, MI 49684
Dr. Kerr performs more knee replacement procedures than 3% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #195 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Kerr
Practice. Dr. Brian Kerr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Traverse City, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements. That is #195 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume has held between 11 and 19 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Traverse City has 13 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 |
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. Kerr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kerr's procedure volume has been consistent across 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 19 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Kerr
How does Dr. Kerr's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Kerr has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kerr ranks #250 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kerr perform?
Dr. Kerr's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kerr in Traverse City?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Traverse City 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kerr 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. Kerr's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Kerr's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kerr's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 19 procedures per year between 2014 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kerr affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kerr is affiliated with Munson Medical Center, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center.
How does Dr. Kerr compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Traverse City?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Traverse City, Dr. Kerr ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Traverse City has 107 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kerr practices?
Munson Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Traverse City, Michigan
Dr. Kerr's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Traverse City average of 61. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Traverse City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Todd Galdes | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Austin | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brent Wiersema | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Lerche | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Peters | 58 | Knee |
| Dr. Justin Hollander | 49 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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