Dr. Thomas Thomasson, M.D.
Contact & Location
256-539-2728
Huntsville, AL 35801
Dr. Thomasson performs more knee replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in Alabama, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #7 of 113 ranked knee surgeons in Alabama.
About Dr. Thomasson
Practice. Dr. Thomas Thomasson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Huntsville, Alabama. The latest annual CMS data records 70 knee replacements, 33 hip replacements, and 16 shoulder replacements, 119 procedures in all. That is #7 in Alabama for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 119, up 815%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 70 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Huntsville has 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Thomasson also holds hospital privileges in AL and TN, a practice that extends beyond Alabama.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 37 | 41 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 59 | 0 |
| 2019 | 53 | 98 | 13 |
| 2020 | 33 | 64 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 48 | 12 |
| 2022 | 40 | 75 | 0 |
| 2023 | 42 | 80 | 19 |
| 2024 | 33 | 70 | 16 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Thomasson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Thomasson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 815% from 13 procedures in 2014 to 119 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. Thomasson
How does Dr. Thomasson's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Thomasson has performed 119 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Alabama average of 44 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Thomasson ranks #7 out of 126 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thomasson perform?
Dr. Thomasson performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (70 cases), hip replacement (33 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Thomasson with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Thomasson ranks #7 in Alabama for knee replacement with 70 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 126 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Thomasson in Huntsville?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville 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. Thomasson 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Thomasson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 390 to 490 procedures against the 119 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. Thomasson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Thomasson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2014 to 119 in the most recent data, a 815% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 164 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Thomasson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Thomasson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (70 cases), hip replacement (33 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Thomasson among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thomasson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thomasson is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Highlands Medical Center, Lincoln Medical Center, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Marshall Medical Centers South Campus. Dr. Thomasson maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Thomasson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville, Dr. Thomasson ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Huntsville has 275 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thomasson practices?
Huntsville Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Highlands Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lincoln Medical Center (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 Huntsville, Alabama
Dr. Thomasson's 119 Medicare procedures are below the Huntsville average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Huntsville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Parks | 275 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Clayton | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Wills | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sudhakar Madanagopal | 87 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Griffin | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Janssen | 68 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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