Dr. Kathleen Boyle, M.D.
Contact & Location
716-898-5053
Buffalo, NY 14215
Dr. Boyle performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #105 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Boyle
Practice. Dr. Kathleen Boyle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Buffalo, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 36 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 59 procedures in all. That is #105 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 24 procedures a year to 59, up 146%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Buffalo has 8 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 11 |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 22 | 27 |
| 2024 | 23 | 36 |
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, 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. Boyle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Boyle's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 146% from 24 procedures in 2021 to 59 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Boyle
How does Dr. Boyle's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Boyle has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Boyle ranks #120 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Boyle perform?
Dr. Boyle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Boyle in Buffalo?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Buffalo 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 New York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Boyle 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Boyle's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 59 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. Boyle's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Boyle's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 24 procedures in 2021 to 59 in the most recent data, a 146% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 59 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Boyle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Boyle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Boyle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Boyle is affiliated with Ut Southwestern University Hospital, Parkland Health And Hospital System. Dr. Boyle maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Boyle compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Buffalo?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Buffalo, Dr. Boyle ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Boyle is among the highest-volume surgeons in Buffalo.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Boyle practices?
Ut Southwestern University Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Parkland Health And Hospital System (2 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 Buffalo, New York
Dr. Boyle's 59 Medicare procedures are above the Buffalo average of 53. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Buffalo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sridhar Rachala | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Phillips | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Duquin | 47 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Brian McGrath | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marcus Romanowski | 34 | Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Binkley | 29 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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