Dr. Thomas Terral, MD
Contact & Location
Fairhope, AL 36532
Dr. Thomas Terral is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fairhope, Alabama. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Terral has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in Alabama) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 51 procedures.
In Alabama, Dr. Terral performs near average in knee (38 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Terral's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 75% of reported Medicare volume.
Fairhope is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fairhope area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Terral's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 82 procedures in 2019 before settling at 51 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Terral's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Terral Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Terral's recorded volume peaked at 82 procedures in 2019 and stood at 51 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. Terral
How does Dr. Terral's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Terral has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alabama average of 44 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Terral ranks #40 out of 126 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Terral perform?
Dr. Terral's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Terral in Fairhope?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Fairhope 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. Terral 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. Terral's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Terral's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Terral's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 82 procedures in 2019 and was 51 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.
Does Dr. Terral perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Terral's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Terral affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Terral is affiliated with Thomas Hospital, Baldwin Health.
How does Dr. Terral compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fairhope?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Fairhope, Dr. Terral ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Terral is among the highest-volume surgeons in Fairhope.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Terral practices?
Thomas Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baldwin Health (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 Fairhope, Alabama
Dr. Terral's 51 Medicare procedures are above the Fairhope average of 38. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fairhope.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Albert Savage | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Determann | 39 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joey Carter | 30 | Knee |
| Dr. Trevor Stubbs | 17 | Hip |
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