Dr. Nicholas Souder, M.D.
Contact & Location
870-424-3400
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Dr. Souder performs more knee replacement procedures than 15% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #64 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Souder
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Souder is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountain Home, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #64 in Arkansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 51 in 2019 and stands at 16 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Mountain Home 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 12 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 18 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | 38 |
| 2019 | 15 | 36 |
| 2020 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | 11 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. Souder Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Souder's recorded volume peaked at 51 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. Souder
How does Dr. Souder's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Souder has performed 16 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. Souder ranks #80 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Souder perform?
Dr. Souder'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.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Souder 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. Souder 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. Souder's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Souder's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Souder's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 51 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. Souder affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Souder is affiliated with Baxter Health, Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital.
How does Dr. Souder compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain Home, Dr. Souder ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Mountain Home has 109 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Souder practices?
Baxter Health (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate above 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. Souder's 16 Medicare procedures are below 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. Jason McConnell | 60 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Merwin Moore | 58 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Knox | 39 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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