Dr. Kevin Sandhu, MD
Dr. Kevin Sandhu is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Blaine, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Sandhu has performed 16 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#68 in Minnesota) and 13 knee replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Sandhu performs below average in hip (16 vs 27 avg), below average in knee (13 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Sandhu's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (16 cases) and knee replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Sandhu is the only orthopedic surgeon in Blaine represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Sandhu first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Sandhu's 16 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Sandhu Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Blaine, MN 55449
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sandhu 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sandhu
How does Dr. Sandhu's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Sandhu has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Sandhu ranks #110 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sandhu perform?
Dr. Sandhu's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Sandhu's practice located?
Dr. Sandhu practices in Blaine, Minnesota. The office is located at 10230 Baltimore St Ne Ste 300, Blaine, MN 55449. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sandhu for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sandhu 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. Sandhu's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Sandhu perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sandhu's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sandhu affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, M Health Fairview St John'S Hospital, Maple Grove Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sandhu practices?
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); M Health Fairview St John'S Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Maple Grove Hospital (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.
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