Dr. Kory Johnson, D.O.
Contact & Location
616-459-7101
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Dr. Johnson performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #38 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Johnson
Practice. Dr. Kory Johnson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 50 knee replacements and 39 hip replacements, 89 procedures in all. That is #38 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 44 procedures a year to 89, up 102%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 50 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Grand Rapids has 16 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 18 |
| 2017 | 44 | 46 |
| 2018 | 35 | 46 |
| 2019 | 44 | 59 |
| 2020 | 41 | 56 |
| 2021 | 54 | 44 |
| 2022 | 45 | 45 |
| 2023 | 34 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 | 50 |
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. Johnson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 102% from 44 procedures in 2016 to 89 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Johnson
How does Dr. Johnson's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Johnson has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Johnson ranks #28 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Johnson perform?
Dr. Johnson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (50 cases) and hip replacement (39 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Johnson in Grand Rapids?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids 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. Johnson 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. Johnson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 370 procedures against the 89 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. Johnson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 44 procedures in 2016 to 89 in the most recent data, a 102% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 103 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Johnson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Johnson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (50 cases), hip replacement (39 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Johnson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health - West, Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth.
How does Dr. Johnson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids, Dr. Johnson ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Johnson is among the highest-volume surgeons in Grand Rapids.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Johnson practices?
University Of Michigan Health - West (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth (5 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 Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dr. Johnson's 89 Medicare procedures are above the Grand Rapids average of 79. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Grand Rapids.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Crellin | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Sherry | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Malvitz | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Mahajan | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paull Gossett | 49 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Strong | 47 | Hip, Knee |
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