Dr. Kirk Johnson, MD
Dr. Kirk Johnson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Johnson has performed 105 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#20 in South Carolina) and 57 hip replacements, for a combined total of 162 procedures.
In South Carolina, Dr. Johnson performs above average in knee (105 vs 57 avg), above average in hip (57 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Johnson's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (105 cases) and hip replacements (57 cases).
Dr. Johnson is the only orthopedic surgeon in Hilton Head Island represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Johnson extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 84 to 162 in the most recent data, a 93% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Johnson's 105 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Johnson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 93% from 84 procedures in 2013 to 162 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Johnson
How does Dr. Johnson's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Johnson has performed 162 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the South Carolina average of 78 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Johnson ranks #22 out of 151 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Johnson perform?
Dr. Johnson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (105 cases) and hip replacement (57 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Johnson with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Johnson ranks #20 in South Carolina for knee replacement with 105 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 151 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Johnson's practice located?
Dr. Johnson practices in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The office is located at 22 Bethea Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Johnson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Johnson 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. Johnson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 162 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Johnson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 84 procedures in 2013 to 162 in the most recent data, a 93% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 243 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Johnson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Johnson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (105 cases), hip replacement (57 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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