Dr. Bert Hepner, DO
Contact & Location
Kittanning, PA 16201
Dr. Bert Hepner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Hepner has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#171 in Pennsylvania) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 40 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Hepner performs below average in knee (29 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Hepner's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Hepner is the only orthopedic surgeon in Kittanning 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. Hepner extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 40 in the most recent data, a 122% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Hepner's 29 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. Hepner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hepner's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 122% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 40 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. Hepner
How does Dr. Hepner's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Hepner has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Hepner ranks #218 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hepner perform?
Dr. Hepner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Hepner's practice located?
Dr. Hepner practices in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 316 1st Ave, Kittanning, PA 16201. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hepner for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hepner 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. Hepner's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 40 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Hepner's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hepner's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 40 in the most recent data, a 122% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Hepner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hepner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hepner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hepner is affiliated with Acmh Hospital, Clarion Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hepner practices?
Acmh Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Clarion 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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