Dr. Robert Kime, MD
Contact & Location
540-434-1664
Harrisonburg, VA 28801
About Dr. Kime
Dr. Robert Kime is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Kime performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #160 in Virginia.
In Virginia, Dr. Kime performs below the state average in knee (16 vs 58).
Dr. Kime's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 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.
Dr. Kime is the only orthopedic surgeon in Harrisonburg represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Kime's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2022 before settling at 16 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Kime's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 | 16 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 |
| 2023 | 12 | 21 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. Kime Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kime's recorded volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2022 and stood at 16 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kime
How does Dr. Kime's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Kime has performed 16 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kime ranks #202 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kime perform?
Dr. Kime's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kime's practice located?
Dr. Kime practices in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The office is located at 4165 Quarles Ct, Harrisonburg, VA 28801. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kime for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kime 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. Kime's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 16 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kime's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kime's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2022 and was 16 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Patient Resources & Verification
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