Dr. Jason McConnell, MD
Contact & Location
870-424-3400
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Dr. McConnell performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #40 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. McConnell
Dr. Jason McConnell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountain Home, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. McConnell completed 30 knee replacements (#40 in Arkansas), 19 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 60 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Arkansas, Dr. McConnell performs below the state average in knee (30 vs 47), below the state average in hip (19 vs 35), below the state average in shoulder (11 vs 23).
Dr. McConnell performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (30 cases), followed by hip replacements (19) and shoulder replacements (11).
Mountain Home is home to 5 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. McConnell also maintains hospital privileges in AR and MO, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Arkansas.
Medicare records for Dr. McConnell extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 60 in the most recent data, a 445% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. McConnell's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 19 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 25 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 30 | 11 |
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. McConnell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McConnell's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 445% from 11 procedures in 2015 to 60 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. McConnell
How does Dr. McConnell's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. McConnell has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. McConnell ranks #33 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McConnell perform?
Dr. McConnell performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. McConnell in Mountain Home?
Yes. There are 5 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. McConnell 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. McConnell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 240 procedures against the 60 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. McConnell's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McConnell's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2015 to 60 in the most recent data, a 445% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 60 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. McConnell perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McConnell's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. McConnell among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. McConnell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McConnell is affiliated with Baxter Health, Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, Ozarks Healthcare. Dr. McConnell maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. McConnell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home, Dr. McConnell ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. McConnell is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mountain Home.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McConnell practices?
Baxter Health (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate above national average); North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (3 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. McConnell's 60 Medicare procedures are above the Mountain Home average of 56. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mountain Home.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Russell Rauls | 109 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Merwin Moore | 58 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Knox | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Souder | 16 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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