Dr. Patrick Lynch, M.D.
Contact & Location
509-344-2663
Spokane, WA 99204
Spokane, WA 99204
Dr. Lynch performs more hip replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #103 of 109 ranked hip surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Lynch
Practice. Dr. Patrick Lynch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Spokane, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 26 procedures in all. That is #133 in Washington for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 105 in 2019 and stands at 26 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Spokane has 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 44 | 27 |
| 2014 | 49 | 23 |
| 2015 | 55 | 35 |
| 2016 | 54 | 37 |
| 2017 | 68 | 25 |
| 2018 | 57 | 42 |
| 2019 | 71 | 34 |
| 2020 | 65 | 21 |
| 2021 | 45 | 0 |
| 2022 | 50 | 12 |
| 2023 | 36 | 18 |
| 2024 | 13 | 13 |
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. Lynch Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lynch's recorded volume peaked at 105 procedures in 2019 and stood at 26 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. Lynch
How does Dr. Lynch's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Lynch has performed 26 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. Lynch ranks #143 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lynch perform?
Dr. Lynch's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lynch in Spokane?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Spokane in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lynch 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. Lynch's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 26 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. Lynch's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Lynch's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 105 procedures in 2019 and was 26 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.
Does Dr. Lynch perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lynch's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Lynch compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Spokane?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Spokane, Dr. Lynch ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Spokane has 175 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Spokane, Washington
Dr. Lynch's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Spokane average of 96. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Spokane.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Reichard | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Drumm | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brett Mulawka | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael McDonald | 93 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Kody | 85 | Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Lovell | 83 | Hip, Knee |
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