Dr. Khaled Instrum, M.D.
Dr. Khaled Instrum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Conway, New Hampshire. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Instrum has performed 16 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#30 in New Hampshire) and 14 knee replacements, for a combined total of 30 procedures.
In New Hampshire, Dr. Instrum performs below average in hip (16 vs 37 avg), below average in knee (14 vs 48 avg).
Dr. Instrum's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (16 cases) and knee replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Instrum is the only orthopedic surgeon in North Conway represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Instrum extend back to 2013, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 30 in the most recent data, a 100% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Instrum'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. Instrum Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire state average.
Contact & Location
North Conway, NH 03860
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Instrum's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 100% from 15 procedures in 2013 to 30 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Instrum
How does Dr. Instrum's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Instrum has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Hampshire average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Instrum ranks #38 out of 54 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Instrum perform?
Dr. Instrum's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases) and knee replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Instrum's practice located?
Dr. Instrum practices in North Conway, New Hampshire. The office is located at 3073 White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Instrum for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Instrum 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. Instrum's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 30 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Instrum's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Instrum's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2013 to 30 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 30 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Instrum perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Instrum's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases), knee replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Instrum affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Instrum is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1, Fairview Hospital, North Adams Regional Hospital. Dr. Instrum maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Instrum practices?
Berkshire Medical Center Inc - 1 (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Fairview Hospital (3 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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