Dr. Jason Kinney, M.D.
Dr. Jason Kinney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Kinney has performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#10 in West Virginia) and 14 knee replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In West Virginia, Dr. Kinney performs near average in hip (25 vs 26 avg), below average in knee (14 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Kinney's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (25 cases) and knee replacements (14 cases).
Morgantown is home to 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Morgantown area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kinney first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kinney's 25 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Kinney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Morgantown, WV 26506
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kinney has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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. Kinney
How does Dr. Kinney's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Kinney has performed 39 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the West Virginia average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kinney ranks #25 out of 57 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kinney perform?
Dr. Kinney's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases) and knee replacement (14 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Kinney with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Kinney ranks #10 in West Virginia for hip replacement with 25 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 57 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kinney in Morgantown?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Morgantown 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 West Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kinney 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. Kinney's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Kinney perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kinney's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases), knee replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kinney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kinney is affiliated with Uniontown Hospital. Dr. Kinney maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Kinney compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Morgantown?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Morgantown, Dr. Kinney ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Morgantown has 124 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kinney practices?
Uniontown Hospital (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Morgantown, West Virginia
Dr. Kinney's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Morgantown average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Morgantown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jacob Conjeski | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Hamlin | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Klein | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Frye | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Bal | 47 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Murphy | 39 | Hip, Knee |
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