Dr. Keith Birchard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Keith Birchard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Centralia, Washington. In 2023, Dr. Birchard performed 72 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in Washington) and 33 hip replacements (#59 in Washington), for a combined total of 105 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Washington.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
72 verified cases
#17 in Washington
Hip Replacement
33 verified cases
#59 in Washington

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Birchard

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (105 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Birchard, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 360-736-2886
1900 Cooks Hill Rd
Centralia, WA 98531
NPI: 1164534350
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.