Dr. Armin Aalami Harandi, M.D.
Dr. Armin Aalami Harandi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Culpeper, Virginia. Dr. Aalami Harandi has performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#93 in Virginia) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 63 procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Aalami Harandi performs below average in knee (42 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Aalami Harandi's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (42 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Aalami Harandi is the only orthopedic surgeon in Culpeper 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. Aalami Harandi extend back to 2014, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 63 in the most recent data, a 473% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Aalami Harandi's 42 verified procedures is near 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. Aalami Harandi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Culpeper, VA 22701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Aalami Harandi's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 473% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 63 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. Aalami Harandi
How does Dr. Aalami Harandi's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Aalami Harandi has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Aalami Harandi ranks #106 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Aalami Harandi perform?
Dr. Aalami Harandi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Aalami Harandi's practice located?
Dr. Aalami Harandi practices in Culpeper, Virginia. The office is located at 541 Sunset Ln Ste 305, Culpeper, VA 22701. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Aalami Harandi for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Aalami Harandi 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. Aalami Harandi's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Aalami Harandi's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Aalami Harandi's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 63 in the most recent data, a 473% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Aalami Harandi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Aalami Harandi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Aalami Harandi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Aalami Harandi is affiliated with Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Aalami Harandi practices?
Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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