Dr. Bert Hepner, D.O.
Contact & Location
724-545-2205
Kittanning, PA 16201
Dr. Hepner performs more knee replacement procedures than 44% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #171 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Hepner
Practice. Dr. Bert Hepner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #171 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 40, up 122%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 18 |
| 2014 | 12 | 19 |
| 2015 | 12 | 16 |
| 2016 | 0 | 24 |
| 2017 | 17 | 23 |
| 2018 | 11 | 23 |
| 2019 | 11 | 29 |
| 2020 | 14 | 25 |
| 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 0 | 43 |
| 2023 | 15 | 27 |
| 2024 | 11 | 29 |
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. 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.
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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 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. Hepner's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 40 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. 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, Penn Highlands Dubois, Independence Health System Clarion Hospital, Indiana Regional Medical Center.
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); Penn Highlands Dubois (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Independence Health System 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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