Dr. Rory Farris, M.D.
Contact & Location
334-308-9797
Enterprise, AL 36330
Dr. Farris performs more knee replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Alabama, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #107 of 113 ranked knee surgeons in Alabama.
About Dr. Farris
Practice. Dr. Rory Farris is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Enterprise, Alabama. The latest annual CMS data records 11 knee replacements. That is #107 in Alabama for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 31 in 2013 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Enterprise has 3 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 11 |
| 2015 | 14 | 15 |
| 2016 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 | 14 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
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 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. Farris Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Farris's recorded volume peaked at 31 procedures in 2013 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Farris
How does Dr. Farris's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Farris has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Alabama average is 44 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Farris ranks #118 out of 126 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Farris perform?
Dr. Farris's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Farris in Enterprise?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Enterprise 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 Alabama surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Farris 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Farris's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 11 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. Farris's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Farris's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 31 procedures in 2013 and was 11 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Farris affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Farris is affiliated with Medical Center Enterprise, Flowers Hospital, Andalusia Health.
How does Dr. Farris compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Enterprise?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Enterprise, Dr. Farris ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Farris is among the highest-volume surgeons in Enterprise.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Farris practices?
Medical Center Enterprise (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Flowers Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Andalusia Health (2 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 Enterprise, Alabama
Dr. Farris's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Enterprise average of 21. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Enterprise.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patrick Lett | 33 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Fleming Brooks | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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