Dr. Jason Brandt, M.D.
Contact & Location
870-936-8000
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Dr. Brandt performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #10 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Brandt
Practice. Dr. Jason Brandt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 95 knee replacements and 35 hip replacements, 130 procedures in all. That is #10 in Arkansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 81 procedures a year to 130, up 60%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 95 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Jonesboro has 5 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 67 |
| 2014 | 18 | 62 |
| 2015 | 22 | 64 |
| 2016 | 33 | 94 |
| 2017 | 28 | 83 |
| 2018 | 26 | 120 |
| 2019 | 57 | 116 |
| 2020 | 28 | 99 |
| 2021 | 25 | 93 |
| 2022 | 43 | 104 |
| 2023 | 25 | 110 |
| 2024 | 35 | 95 |
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. 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. Brandt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brandt's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 60% from 81 procedures in 2013 to 130 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brandt
How does Dr. Brandt's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Brandt has performed 130 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brandt ranks #13 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brandt perform?
Dr. Brandt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (95 cases) and hip replacement (35 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Brandt with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Brandt ranks #10 in Arkansas for knee replacement with 95 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 89 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brandt in Jonesboro?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Jonesboro 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. Brandt 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, which puts Dr. Brandt's total volume across all insurers at roughly 450 to 550 procedures against the 130 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. Brandt's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brandt's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 81 procedures in 2013 to 130 in the most recent data, a 60% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 173 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Brandt perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brandt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (95 cases), hip replacement (35 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brandt affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brandt is affiliated with Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital, St Bernards Medical Center.
How does Dr. Brandt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jonesboro?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Jonesboro, Dr. Brandt ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Brandt is among the highest-volume surgeons in Jonesboro.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brandt practices?
Nea Baptist Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Bernards 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Dr. Brandt's 130 Medicare procedures are above the Jonesboro average of 97. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jonesboro.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Dickson | 184 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeremy Swymn | 93 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Roy Cooper | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aaron Wallace | 21 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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