Dr. Richard Auran, MD
Contact & Location
Portland, OR 97213
Dr. Richard Auran is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Portland, Oregon. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Auran has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#68 in Oregon) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 27 procedures.
In Oregon, Dr. Auran performs below average in knee (16 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Auran's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Portland is home to 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Portland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Auran first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Auran's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Auran Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Auran has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Auran
How does Dr. Auran's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Auran has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oregon average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Auran ranks #77 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Auran perform?
Dr. Auran's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Auran in Portland?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Portland 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 Oregon surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Auran 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. Auran's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Auran perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Auran's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Auran affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Auran is affiliated with Providence Portland Medical Center.
How does Dr. Auran compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Portland?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Portland, Dr. Auran ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Portland has 138 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Auran practices?
Providence Portland Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Portland, Oregon
Dr. Auran's 27 Medicare procedures are below the Portland average of 95. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Portland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gustav Fischer | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Dehaan | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Bryan | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kathryn Schabel | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Estes | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elizabeth Lieberman | 82 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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