Dr. Keith Birchard, MD
Dr. Keith Birchard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Centralia, Washington. Dr. Birchard has performed 72 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in Washington) and 33 hip replacements, for a combined total of 105 procedures.
In Washington, Dr. Birchard performs above average in knee (72 vs 42 avg), near average in hip (33 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Birchard's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (72 cases) and hip replacements (33 cases).
Dr. Birchard is the only orthopedic surgeon in Centralia 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. Birchard extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 23 to 105 in the most recent data, a 357% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Birchard's 72 verified procedures is above 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. Birchard Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Contact & Location
Centralia, WA 98531
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Birchard's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 357% from 23 procedures in 2013 to 105 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. Birchard
How does Dr. Birchard's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Birchard has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Washington average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Birchard ranks #29 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Birchard perform?
Dr. Birchard's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Birchard with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Birchard ranks #17 in Washington for knee replacement with 72 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 202 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Birchard's practice located?
Dr. Birchard practices in Centralia, Washington. The office is located at 1900 Cooks Hill Rd, Centralia, WA 98531. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Birchard for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Birchard 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. Birchard's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 105 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Birchard's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Birchard's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 23 procedures in 2013 to 105 in the most recent data, a 357% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 105 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Birchard perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Birchard's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Birchard affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Birchard is affiliated with Providence Centralia Hospital, Arbor Health Morton Hospital, Willapa Harbor Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Birchard practices?
Providence Centralia Hospital (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.
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