Dr. Brian Kelly, M.D.
Contact & Location
412-262-7800
Sewickley, PA 15143
Dr. Kelly performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 18% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #77 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Kelly
Practice. Dr. Brian Kelly is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 14 shoulder replacements. That is #77 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 14, up 27%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Kelly Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kelly's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 27% from 11 procedures in 2016 to 14 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kelly
How does Dr. Kelly's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Kelly has performed 14 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. Kelly ranks #349 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kelly perform?
Dr. Kelly's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kelly's practice located?
Dr. Kelly practices in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, PA 15143. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kelly for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kelly 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Kelly's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 14 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. Kelly's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kelly's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2016 to 14 in the most recent data, a 27% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 14 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kelly affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kelly is affiliated with Heritage Valley Sewickley, Heritage Valley Beaver.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kelly practices?
Heritage Valley Sewickley (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Heritage Valley Beaver (3 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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