Knee
Dr. Bindu Bamrah, M.D.
Dr. Bindu Bamrah is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Dr. Bamrah has performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #131 in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Bamrah performs below average in knee (14 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Bamrah's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 14 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Wauwatosa is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Wauwatosa area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Bamrah first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2013. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Bamrah's 14 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Bamrah Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bamrah has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2013. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Bamrah
How does Dr. Bamrah's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Bamrah has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Wisconsin average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bamrah ranks #159 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bamrah perform?
Dr. Bamrah's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bamrah in Wauwatosa?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Wauwatosa 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 Wisconsin surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bamrah 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. Bamrah's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bamrah affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bamrah is affiliated with Ascension All Saints Hospital, Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St Joseph Campus.
How does Dr. Bamrah compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wauwatosa?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Wauwatosa, Dr. Bamrah ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Wauwatosa has 142 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bamrah practices?
Ascension All Saints Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St Joseph Campus (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Dr. Bamrah's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Wauwatosa average of 39. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wauwatosa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Parisi | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Wichman | 35 | Knee |
| Dr. Dale Bauwens | 16 | Knee |
| Dr. Brian McCarty | 13 | Knee |
| Dr. Charles Klein | 13 | Knee |
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