Dr. Nikkole Haines, M.D.
Contact & Location
800-243-1455
Hershey, PA 17033
Charlotte, NC 28211
Dr. Haines performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #184 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Haines
Practice. Dr. Nikkole Haines is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 44 procedures in all. That is #184 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 44, up 175%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Hershey has 7 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 13 | 16 |
| 2019 | 18 | 33 |
| 2020 | 23 | 32 |
| 2021 | 20 | 24 |
| 2022 | 16 | 28 |
| 2023 | 21 | 33 |
| 2024 | 17 | 27 |
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. Haines Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Haines's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 175% from 16 procedures in 2017 to 44 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. Haines
How does Dr. Haines's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Haines has performed 44 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. Haines ranks #199 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Haines perform?
Dr. Haines's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Haines in Hershey?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Hershey 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. Haines 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. Haines's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 44 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. Haines's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Haines's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2017 to 44 in the most recent data, a 175% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 55 procedures in 2020.
Does Dr. Haines perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Haines's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Haines affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Haines is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Atrium Health Pineville. Dr. Haines maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Haines compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hershey?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Hershey, Dr. Haines ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Hershey has 80 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Haines practices?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Atrium Health Pineville (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 Hershey, Pennsylvania
Dr. Haines's 44 Medicare procedures are below the Hershey average of 45. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hershey.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Arun Kumar | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Davis | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Mason | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gary Updegrove | 26 | Shoulder |
| Dr. April Armstrong | 17 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Nathan Lanham | 17 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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