Dr. Timothy Mullin, M.D.
Dr. Timothy Mullin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Bend, Wisconsin. Dr. Mullin has performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#31 in Wisconsin) and 27 hip replacements, for a combined total of 78 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Mullin performs above average in knee (51 vs 37 avg), near average in hip (27 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Mullin's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (51 cases) and hip replacements (27 cases).
Dr. Mullin is the only orthopedic surgeon in West Bend 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. Mullin extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 48 to 78 in the most recent data, a 63% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mullin's 51 verified procedures is near 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. Mullin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
West Bend, WI 53095
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mullin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 63% from 48 procedures in 2013 to 78 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. Mullin
How does Dr. Mullin's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Mullin has performed 78 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Wisconsin average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mullin ranks #36 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mullin perform?
Dr. Mullin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Where is Dr. Mullin's practice located?
Dr. Mullin practices in West Bend, Wisconsin. The office is located at 1700 W Paradise Dr, West Bend, WI 53095. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mullin for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mullin 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. Mullin's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 78 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mullin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mullin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 48 procedures in 2013 to 78 in the most recent data, a 63% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 97 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Mullin perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mullin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mullin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mullin is affiliated with Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mullin practices?
Froedtert West Bend Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital (4 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.
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