Dr. Darrin Kuczynski, MD
Contact & Location
330-343-3335
Dover, OH 44622
Dr. Kuczynski performs more knee replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #288 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Kuczynski
Dr. Darrin Kuczynski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dover, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Kuczynski performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #288 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Kuczynski performs below the state average in knee (12 vs 41).
Dr. Kuczynski's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Kuczynski is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dover represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Kuczynski's Medicare record spans 4 years from 2016 through 2024. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 12 to 17 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Dr. Kuczynski's 12 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
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. 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. Kuczynski Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kuczynski's procedure volume has been consistent across 4 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 17 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Kuczynski
How does Dr. Kuczynski's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Kuczynski has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kuczynski ranks #353 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kuczynski perform?
Dr. Kuczynski's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kuczynski's practice located?
Dr. Kuczynski practices in Dover, Ohio. The office is located at 205 Hospital Dr, Dover, OH 44622. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kuczynski for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kuczynski 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, which puts Dr. Kuczynski's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Kuczynski's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kuczynski's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 4 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 17 procedures per year between 2016 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kuczynski affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kuczynski is affiliated with North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc, Kona Community Hospital, Honoka'A Hospital And Skilled Nursing. Dr. Kuczynski maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kuczynski practices?
North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kona Community Hospital (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.
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