Dr. Guy Klein, D.O.
Contact & Location
253-530-2663
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Dr. Klein performs more hip replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 109 ranked hip surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Klein
Practice. Dr. Guy Klein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gig Harbor, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 66 hip replacements and 55 knee replacements, 121 procedures in all. That is #16 in Washington for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 25 procedures a year to 121, up 384%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 66 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 14 |
| 2024 | 66 | 55 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Klein Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 384% from 25 procedures in 2018 to 121 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 Hip Replacement
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Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Klein
How does Dr. Klein's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Klein has performed 121 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Washington average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Klein ranks #20 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Klein perform?
Dr. Klein's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (66 cases) and knee replacement (55 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Klein with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Klein ranks #16 in Washington for hip replacement with 66 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 198 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Klein's practice located?
Dr. Klein practices in Gig Harbor, Washington. The office is located at 11511 Canterwood Blvd Ste 205, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Klein for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Klein 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Klein's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 121 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. Klein's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2018 to 121 in the most recent data, a 384% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 121 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Klein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (66 cases), knee replacement (55 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Klein affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Klein is affiliated with St Anthony Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center, St Michael Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Klein practices?
St Anthony Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Joseph Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Michael 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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