Knee
Dr. Michael Hood, MD
Dr. Michael Hood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Memphis, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Hood has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #66 in Arkansas.
In Arkansas, Dr. Hood performs below average in knee (16 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Hood's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 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. Hood is the only orthopedic surgeon in West Memphis represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Hood also maintains hospital privileges in TN and AR, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Arkansas.
Dr. Hood's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 29 procedures in 2019 before settling at 16 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Hood's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Hood Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Contact & Location
West Memphis, AR 72301
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hood's recorded volume peaked at 29 procedures in 2019 and stood at 16 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hood
How does Dr. Hood's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Hood has performed 16 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. Hood ranks #77 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hood perform?
Dr. Hood's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Hood's practice located?
Dr. Hood practices in West Memphis, Arkansas. The office is located at 200 West Broadway, West Memphis, AR 72301. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hood for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hood 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. Hood's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 16 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Hood's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hood's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 29 procedures in 2019 and was 16 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hood affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hood is affiliated with Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center, St Bernards Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Crittenden, Inc, Baptist Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hood maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hood practices?
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center (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.
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