Dr. Kevin Kulwicki, M.D.
Contact & Location
469-535-6842
Southlake, TX 76092
Dr. Kulwicki performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #192 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Kulwicki
Practice. Dr. Kevin Kulwicki is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Southlake, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 38 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 67 procedures in all. That is #192 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Dr. Kulwicki first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Southlake has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Kulwicki also holds hospital privileges in KS and TX, a practice that extends beyond Texas.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 67 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Kulwicki Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kulwicki
How does Dr. Kulwicki's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Kulwicki has performed 67 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kulwicki ranks #154 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kulwicki perform?
Dr. Kulwicki's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kulwicki in Southlake?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Southlake 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. Kulwicki 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. Kulwicki's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 280 procedures against the 67 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.
Does Dr. Kulwicki perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kulwicki's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kulwicki affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kulwicki is affiliated with Hays Medical Center, Graham County Hospital, Russell Regional Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound. Dr. Kulwicki maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kulwicki practices?
Hays 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Southlake, Texas
Dr. Kulwicki's 67 Medicare procedures are above the Southlake average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Southlake.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Deheshi | 40 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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