Dr. Preetinder Bhullar, MD
Dr. Preetinder Bhullar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Livonia, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2013, Dr. Bhullar has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#77 in Michigan) and 32 hip replacements, for a combined total of 64 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Bhullar performs near average in knee (32 vs 33 avg), near average in hip (32 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Bhullar's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (32 cases).
Dr. Bhullar is the only orthopedic surgeon in Livonia represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Bhullar first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bhullar's 32 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Bhullar Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
Livonia, MI 48154
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bhullar has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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. Bhullar
How does Dr. Bhullar's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Bhullar has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 48 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bhullar ranks #61 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bhullar perform?
Dr. Bhullar's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (32 cases).
Where is Dr. Bhullar's practice located?
Dr. Bhullar practices in Livonia, Michigan. The office is located at 36622 Five Mile Rd Ste 101, Livonia, MI 48154. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bhullar for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bhullar 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. Bhullar's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 64 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Bhullar perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bhullar's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (32 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bhullar affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bhullar is affiliated with Trinity Health Livonia Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bhullar practices?
Trinity Health Livonia Hospital (2 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.
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