Knee
Dr. Donald Franklin, M.D.
Dr. Donald Franklin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountain Home, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Franklin has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #67 in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, Dr. Franklin performs below average in knee (16 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Franklin's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Mountain Home is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Mountain Home area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Franklin first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Franklin's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Franklin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Contact & Location
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Franklin
How does Dr. Franklin's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Franklin has performed 16 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arkansas average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Franklin ranks #78 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Franklin perform?
Dr. Franklin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Franklin in Mountain Home?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home 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 Arkansas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Franklin 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. Franklin's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 16 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Franklin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Crystal River, Hca Florida Citrus Hospital. Dr. Franklin maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Franklin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home, Dr. Franklin ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Mountain Home has 96 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Franklin practices?
Tampa General Hospital Crystal River (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Citrus Hospital (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 Mountain Home, Arkansas
Dr. Franklin's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Mountain Home average of 41. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mountain Home.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Russell Rauls | 96 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Knox | 46 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Merwin Moore | 40 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason McConnell | 27 | Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Souder | 18 | Knee |
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