Knee
Dr. James Rudder, MD
Dr. James Rudder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Magnolia, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Rudder has performed 47 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #22 in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, Dr. Rudder performs near average in knee (47 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Rudder's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 47 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.
Dr. Rudder is the only orthopedic surgeon in Magnolia represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Rudder extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 28 to 47 in the most recent data, a 68% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Rudder's 47 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Rudder Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Contact & Location
Magnolia, AR 71753
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rudder's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 68% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 47 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rudder
How does Dr. Rudder's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Rudder has performed 47 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. Rudder ranks #40 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rudder perform?
Dr. Rudder's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 47 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Rudder's practice located?
Dr. Rudder practices in Magnolia, Arkansas. The office is located at 1005 N Jackson Ste B, Magnolia, AR 71753. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rudder for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rudder 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. Rudder's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 47 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Rudder's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rudder's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 47 in the most recent data, a 68% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 75 procedures in 2015.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rudder affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rudder is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Medical Center, South Arkansas Regional Hospital Llc, Ouachita County Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rudder practices?
Magnolia Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); South Arkansas Regional Hospital Llc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ouachita County Medical Center (1 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.
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