Dr. Earl Kilbride, M.D.
Contact & Location
512-856-1000
Austin, TX 78759
Dr. Kilbride performs more knee replacement procedures than 33% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #326 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Kilbride
Practice. Dr. Earl Kilbride is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements. That is #326 in Texas for knee replacement. Dr. Kilbride also holds credentials in Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Trauma.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 23, up 64%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Austin has 33 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 14 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 13 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | 0 | 23 |
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. 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. Kilbride Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kilbride's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 64% from 14 procedures in 2014 to 23 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kilbride
How does Dr. Kilbride's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Kilbride has performed 23 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kilbride ranks #416 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kilbride perform?
Dr. Kilbride's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kilbride in Austin?
Yes. There are 33 orthopedic surgeons in Austin 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 Texas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kilbride 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, which puts Dr. Kilbride's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 23 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. Kilbride's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kilbride's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2014 to 23 in the most recent data, a 64% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 28 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kilbride affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kilbride is affiliated with Ascension Seton Williamson, Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital.
How does Dr. Kilbride compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Austin?
Among the 33 orthopedic surgeons in Austin, Dr. Kilbride ranks #24 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Austin has 220 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kilbride practices?
Ascension Seton Williamson (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital (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 Austin, Texas
Dr. Kilbride's 23 Medicare procedures are below the Austin average of 153. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Austin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. E Heinrich | 220 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Manuel | 220 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Goldberg | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Dodgin | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jose Romero | 158 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Jimenez | 116 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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