Dr. Kristalyn Mauch, M.D.
Contact & Location
989-356-9333
Alpena, MI 49707
Detroit, MI 48201
San Antonio, TX 78229
Dr. Mauch performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 10% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #52 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Mauch
Practice. Dr. Kristalyn Mauch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Alpena, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 13 shoulder replacements and 12 hip replacements, 25 procedures in all. That is #52 in Michigan for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Dr. Mauch first appears in the Medicare data in 2019. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Alpena has 3 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: 11 procedures in 2019 and 25 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Mauch Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mauch has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mauch
How does Dr. Mauch's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Mauch has performed 25 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. Mauch ranks #178 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mauch perform?
Dr. Mauch's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (13 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mauch in Alpena?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Alpena 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. Mauch 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Mauch's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 25 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. Mauch perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mauch's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (13 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mauch affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mauch is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena.
How does Dr. Mauch compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Alpena?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Alpena, Dr. Mauch ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mauch is among the highest-volume surgeons in Alpena.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mauch practices?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena (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 Alpena, Michigan
Dr. Mauch's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Alpena average of 49. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Alpena.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kiel Beltinck | 73 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffrey Dombroski | 49 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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