Dr. John Akins, M.D.
Contact & Location
870-269-7160
Mountian View, AR 72560
Dr. Akins performs more knee replacement procedures than 52% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #36 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Akins
Practice. Dr. John Akins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountian View, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 33 knee replacements. That is #36 in Arkansas for knee replacement. Dr. Akins also holds credentials in Neurological Surgery. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 33, up 200%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 33 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 39 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 33 |
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. 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. Akins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Akins's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 200% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 33 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Akins
How does Dr. Akins's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Akins has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arkansas average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Akins ranks #56 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Akins perform?
Dr. Akins's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 33 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Akins's practice located?
Dr. Akins practices in Mountian View, Arkansas. The office is located at 2110 East Main Street, Mountian View, AR 72560. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Akins for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Akins 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, which puts Dr. Akins's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 140 procedures against the 33 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. Akins's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Akins's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data, a 200% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 51 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Akins affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Akins is affiliated with Stone County Medical Center, White River Medical Center, Izard Regional Hospital Llc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Akins practices?
Stone County Medical Center (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); White River 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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