Contact & Location
615-322-3000
Nashville, TN 37232
Dr. Kuhn performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Kuhn
Practice. Dr. John Kuhn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 30 shoulder replacements. That is #23 in Tennessee for shoulder replacement. Dr. Kuhn also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 53 in 2020 and stands at 30 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Nashville has 37 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 35 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 51 |
| 2024 | 30 |
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 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. Kuhn Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kuhn's recorded volume peaked at 53 procedures in 2020 and stood at 30 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kuhn
How does Dr. Kuhn's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Kuhn has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Tennessee average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kuhn ranks #148 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kuhn perform?
Dr. Kuhn's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 30 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kuhn in Nashville?
Yes. There are 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville 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 Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kuhn 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Kuhn's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 30 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. Kuhn's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kuhn's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 53 procedures in 2020 and was 30 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kuhn affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kuhn is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Maury Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. Kuhn compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville?
Among the 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Kuhn ranks #27 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Nashville has 265 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kuhn practices?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Maury Regional Hospital (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 Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Kuhn's 30 Medicare procedures are below the Nashville average of 140. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Nashville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Deboer | 265 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Raab | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jefferson Morrison | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Mayes | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Carpenter | 120 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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