Dr. Andrew Kersten, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-294-7793
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Waynesville, NC 28786
Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Kersten performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #119 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Kersten
Practice. Dr. Andrew Kersten is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 30 knee replacements and 23 shoulder replacements, 53 procedures in all. That is #119 in North Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 15 procedures a year to 53, up 253%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Hendersonville has 5 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 15 |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 18 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 | 27 |
| 2022 | 17 | 18 |
| 2023 | 15 | 25 |
| 2024 | 30 | 23 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Kersten Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kersten's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 253% from 15 procedures in 2017 to 53 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. Kersten
How does Dr. Kersten's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Kersten has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kersten ranks #114 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kersten perform?
Dr. Kersten's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and shoulder replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kersten in Hendersonville?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville 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 North Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kersten 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Kersten's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 53 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. Kersten's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kersten's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2017 to 53 in the most recent data, a 253% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kersten perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kersten's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kersten affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kersten is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville, Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc.
How does Dr. Kersten compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville, Dr. Kersten ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Hendersonville has 146 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kersten practices?
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Hendersonville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Dr. Kersten's 53 Medicare procedures are below the Hendersonville average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hendersonville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Werner Brooks | 146 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Edward Lilly | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Lavigne | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Mawn | 51 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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