Dr. William Kurtz, MD
Dr. William Kurtz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brentwood, Tennessee. Dr. Kurtz has performed 66 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#36 in Tennessee) and 46 hip replacements, for a combined total of 112 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Kurtz performs above average in knee (66 vs 45 avg), above average in hip (46 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Kurtz's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (66 cases) and hip replacements (46 cases).
Dr. Kurtz is the only orthopedic surgeon in Brentwood 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. Kurtz extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 85 to 112 in the most recent data, a 32% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Kurtz's 66 verified procedures is above 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. Kurtz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Brentwood, TN 37027
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kurtz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 32% from 85 procedures in 2013 to 112 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 112 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Tennessee average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kurtz ranks #35 out of 214 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 (46 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 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. Kurtz's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 112 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kurtz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kurtz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 85 procedures in 2013 to 112 in the most recent data, a 32% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 112 procedures in 2023.
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 (46 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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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