Dr. Timothy Kahn
Contact & Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
Dr. Timothy Kahn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Kahn has performed 22 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #29 in Utah.
In Utah, Dr. Kahn performs below average in hip (22 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Kahn's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 22 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Salt Lake City is home to 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Salt Lake City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Kahn extend back to 2021, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 22 in the most recent data, a 100% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Kahn's 22 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Kahn Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kahn's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 100% from 11 procedures in 2021 to 22 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kahn
How does Dr. Kahn's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Kahn has performed 22 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Utah average is 58 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kahn ranks #69 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kahn perform?
Dr. Kahn's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kahn in Salt Lake City?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City 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 Utah surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kahn 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. Kahn's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 22 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kahn's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kahn's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2021 to 22 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 24 procedures in 2022.
How does Dr. Kahn compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City, Dr. Kahn ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Salt Lake City has 111 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Kahn's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Salt Lake City average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Salt Lake City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Peters | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeremy Gililland | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pelt | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Bergeson | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oliver Nikolaus | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Russell Nelson | 74 | Hip, Knee |
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