Dr. Kenneth Brislin, M.D.
Contact & Location
610-973-6200
Allentown, PA 18104
Dr. Brislin performs more knee replacement procedures than 48% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #159 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Brislin
Practice. Dr. Kenneth Brislin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 32 knee replacements and 13 shoulder replacements, 45 procedures in all. That is #159 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 77 in 2023 and stands at 45 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Allentown has 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 0 | 14 |
| 2017 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 |
| 2019 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 11 | 31 |
| 2022 | 21 | 20 |
| 2023 | 39 | 38 |
| 2024 | 32 | 13 |
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, 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. Brislin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brislin's recorded volume peaked at 77 procedures in 2023 and stood at 45 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Brislin
How does Dr. Brislin's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Brislin has performed 45 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. Brislin ranks #196 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brislin perform?
Dr. Brislin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and shoulder replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brislin in Allentown?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown 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. Brislin 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Brislin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 180 procedures against the 45 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. Brislin's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Brislin's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 77 procedures in 2023 and was 45 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Brislin perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brislin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brislin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brislin is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.
How does Dr. Brislin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Allentown?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown, Dr. Brislin ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Allentown has 285 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brislin practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dr. Brislin's 45 Medicare procedures are below the Allentown average of 169. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Allentown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Lebby | 285 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Pollice | 239 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregor Hawk | 191 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathon Brown | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Gilson | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Anbari | 124 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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