Dr. William Kurtz, M.D.
Contact & Location
615-236-5000
Brentwood, TN 37027
Lebanon, TN 37090
Nashville, TN 37209
Dr. Kurtz performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Kurtz
Practice. Dr. William Kurtz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brentwood, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 66 knee replacements and 48 hip replacements, 114 procedures in all. That is #37 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 85 procedures a year to 114, up 34%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 66 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 48 | 37 |
| 2014 | 44 | 57 |
| 2015 | 53 | 57 |
| 2016 | 48 | 57 |
| 2017 | 47 | 57 |
| 2018 | 50 | 53 |
| 2019 | 47 | 51 |
| 2020 | 45 | 54 |
| 2021 | 39 | 46 |
| 2022 | 44 | 48 |
| 2023 | 46 | 66 |
| 2024 | 48 | 66 |
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. Kurtz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kurtz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 34% from 85 procedures in 2013 to 114 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kurtz
How does Dr. Kurtz's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Kurtz has performed 114 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kurtz ranks #34 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kurtz perform?
Dr. Kurtz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases) and hip replacement (48 cases).
Where is Dr. Kurtz's practice located?
Dr. Kurtz practices in Brentwood, Tennessee. The office is located at 134 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kurtz for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kurtz 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. Kurtz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 380 to 480 procedures against the 114 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. Kurtz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kurtz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 85 procedures in 2013 to 114 in the most recent data, a 34% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 114 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kurtz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kurtz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases), hip replacement (48 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kurtz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kurtz is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital, Saint Thomas Hospital For Specialty Surgery, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kurtz practices?
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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