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Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, sports health

601 Rockmead Drive Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

(281) 955-2650

Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD is an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD is affiliated with Astrana Health, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare, Memorial Hermann, ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and Astrana Care Partners of Texas.

Office Locations

601 Rockmead Drive Suite 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

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Some issues Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	608
doctor visit	972
hip imaging	121
hospital care	37
injections	689
inpatient care	37
joint surgery	73
lower extremity surgery	73
minimally invasive procedures	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	35
musculoskeletal imaging	324
pain management	42
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	40
synovectomy	12
X-rays	348

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	396
doctor visit	868
hip imaging	95
hospital care	28
injections	462
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	304
pain management	41
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	343

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	42
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	71
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	380
doctor visit	925
hip imaging	88
hospital care	22
injections	440
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	289
pain management	35
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	338

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	488
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	61
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	343
doctor visit	884
hip imaging	75
injections	414
joint surgery	29
lower extremity surgery	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	16
musculoskeletal imaging	290
pain management	33
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	29
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	335

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	968
Black	70
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	580
From 75 to 84	280
85 and over	150
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	357
doctor visit	946
injections	423
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	201
pain management	39
pelvic imaging	15
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	63
X-rays	279

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	37
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	68
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	335
doctor visit	898
injections	414
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	198
pain management	37
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	68
X-rays	286

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	33
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	40
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	298
doctor visit	766
injections	336
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	211
pain management	14
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	247

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	32
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	43
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	308
doctor visit	809
injections	356
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	228
pain management	20
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	52
X-rays	294

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	30
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	59
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
doctor visit	723
injections	331
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	168
pain management	15
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	209

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	46
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	304
doctor visit	641
injections	317
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	175
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	202

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	26
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	44
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	299
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	19
doctor visit	521
injections	314
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
musculoskeletal imaging	164
reconstructive surgery	21
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	185

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	31
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	41
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX during 2023 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	285
doctor visit	514
injections	285
musculoskeletal imaging	126
spinal procedures	15
X-rays	141

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated as an orthopedist in Kingwood, TX were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	349
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	19
doctor visit	788
hip imaging	94
hospital care	29
injections	398
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	20
musculoskeletal imaging	223
pain management	30
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	22
spinal procedures	40
synovectomy	12
X-rays	267

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	308
Male	175

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	411
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	143
85 and over	54
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	246

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: Certification: TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Astrana Health

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare

Memorial Hermann

ORTHOLONESTAR PLLC

HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Astrana Care Partners of Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kingwood, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ken M. Korthauer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$1,618 STRIDE UNI $806	REAL INTELLIGENCE $402	CORI $358	PICO 7 $29	Navio Surgical System $22
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$447 EUFLEXXA $447
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$217 XARELTO $217
Stryker Corporation	$122 MAKOplasty $99	KNEES $23
Pfizer Inc.	$111 PREVNAR - 13 $101	ELIQUIS $10
Other	$658 Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $59	Navio Surgical System $58	CrossFix II $44	Duexis $40	OFIRMEV $37	Other $420

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,010
Travel and Lodging	$1,163

Biography

Dr. Ken Korthauer is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Korthauer include sports health and musculoskeletal problems. He attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center for residency. Dr. Korthauer (or staff) is conversant in Vietnamese. He also offers language support for patients who speak Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Astrana Health, HCA Houston Healthcare, and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital. He has an open panel in Kingwood, TX according to Memorial Hermann.