Dr. Joseph Kromka, MD
Dr. Joseph Kromka is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kromka has performed 23 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#121 in Pennsylvania) and 17 knee replacements, for a combined total of 40 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Kromka performs below average in hip (23 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (17 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Kromka's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (23 cases) and knee replacements (17 cases).
Pittsburgh is home to 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Pittsburgh area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kromka first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kromka's 23 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Kromka Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Kromka
How does Dr. Kromka's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Kromka has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kromka ranks #210 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kromka perform?
Dr. Kromka's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases) and knee replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kromka in Pittsburgh?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kromka 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. Kromka's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 40 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Kromka perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kromka's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kromka affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kromka is affiliated with Upmc St Margaret.
How does Dr. Kromka compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh, Dr. Kromka ranks #22 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Pittsburgh has 196 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kromka practices?
Upmc St Margaret (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dr. Kromka's 40 Medicare procedures are below the Pittsburgh average of 105. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pittsburgh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryce Braaksma | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Omalley | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pagnotto | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julius Huebner | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Wilkie | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Klatt | 71 | Hip, Knee |
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