Dr. John West, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-930-0222
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Dr. West performs more knee replacement procedures than 45% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #79 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. West
Practice. Dr. John West is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poulsbo, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 32 knee replacements. That is #79 in Washington for knee replacement. Dr. West also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 32, up 191%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 32 |
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. 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. West Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. West's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 191% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 32 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. West
How does Dr. West's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. West has performed 32 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. West ranks #130 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. West perform?
Dr. West's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 32 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. West's practice located?
Dr. West practices in Poulsbo, Washington. The office is located at 20696 Bond Rd Ne Ste 205, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. West for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. West 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, which puts Dr. West's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 32 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. West's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. West's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 32 in the most recent data, a 191% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. West affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. West is affiliated with St Michael Medical Center, Olympic Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. West practices?
St Michael Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Olympic 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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