Dr. Jason Stewart, M.D.
Contact & Location
501-771-1600
North Little Rock, AR 72117
Jacksonville, AR 72076
Cabot, AR 72023
Dr. Stewart performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #26 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Stewart
Practice. Dr. Jason Stewart is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Little Rock, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 43 knee replacements, 20 shoulder replacements, and 17 hip replacements, 80 procedures in all. That is #26 in Arkansas for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 145 in 2019 and stands at 80 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. North Little Rock 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 52 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 54 | 21 |
| 2016 | 15 | 67 | 23 |
| 2017 | 24 | 68 | 39 |
| 2018 | 15 | 81 | 44 |
| 2019 | 19 | 84 | 42 |
| 2020 | 14 | 61 | 23 |
| 2021 | 15 | 49 | 24 |
| 2022 | 18 | 52 | 33 |
| 2023 | 16 | 44 | 31 |
| 2024 | 17 | 43 | 20 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Stewart Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stewart's recorded volume peaked at 145 procedures in 2019 and stood at 80 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stewart
How does Dr. Stewart's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Stewart has performed 80 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Stewart ranks #25 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stewart perform?
Dr. Stewart performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (43 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stewart in North Little Rock?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in North Little Rock 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. Stewart 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Stewart's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 320 procedures against the 80 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. Stewart's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Stewart's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 145 procedures in 2019 and was 80 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Stewart perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stewart's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Stewart among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stewart affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stewart is affiliated with Arkansas Surgical Hospital, Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock, Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock.
How does Dr. Stewart compare to other orthopedic surgeons in North Little Rock?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in North Little Rock, Dr. Stewart ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in North Little Rock has 197 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stewart practices?
Arkansas Surgical Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock (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 North Little Rock, Arkansas
Dr. Stewart's 80 Medicare procedures are below the North Little Rock average of 114. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in North Little Rock.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Hefley | 197 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Bowen | 152 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Samuel Moore | 124 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Larry Nguyen | 15 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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