Dr. Jace Kusler, M.D.
Contact & Location
401-457-1500
East Providence, RI 02914
Bismarck, ND 58501
Dr. Kusler performs more knee replacement procedures than 13% of orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Rhode Island.
About Dr. Kusler
Practice. Dr. Jace Kusler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Providence, Rhode Island. The latest annual CMS data records 20 hip replacements and 16 knee replacements, 36 procedures in all. That is #12 in Rhode Island for hip replacement.
Trend. Dr. Kusler first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. East Providence has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 36 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Kusler Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kusler
How does Dr. Kusler's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Kusler has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Rhode Island average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kusler ranks #20 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kusler perform?
Dr. Kusler's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Kusler with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Kusler ranks #12 in Rhode Island for hip replacement with 20 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 28 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kusler in East Providence?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence 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 Rhode Island surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kusler 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Kusler's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 36 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.
Does Dr. Kusler perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kusler's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kusler affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kusler is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital.
How does Dr. Kusler compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Providence?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence, Dr. Kusler ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in East Providence has 88 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kusler practices?
The Miriam Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rhode Island Hospital (3 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 East Providence, Rhode Island
Dr. Kusler's 36 Medicare procedures are below the East Providence average of 62. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in East Providence.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Valentin Antoci | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Jenkins | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Walsh | 60 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Froehlich | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Tapscott | 50 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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