Contact & Location
928-537-6700
Show Low, AZ 85901
Dr. Oldham performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #105 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Oldham
Practice. Dr. Jacob Oldham is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lakeside, Arizona. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements. That is #105 in Arizona for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 69 in 2023 and stands at 22 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Lakeside has 2 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 26 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 39 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
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. Oldham Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Oldham's recorded volume peaked at 69 procedures in 2023 and stood at 22 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. Oldham
How does Dr. Oldham's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Oldham has performed 22 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arizona average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Oldham ranks #149 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Oldham perform?
Dr. Oldham's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Oldham's practice located?
Dr. Oldham's current practice address is in Show Low, AZ. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Oldham's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Lakeside, Arizona.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Oldham 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. Oldham's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 22 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. Oldham's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Oldham's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 69 procedures in 2023 and was 22 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. Oldham affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Oldham is affiliated with White Mountain Regional Medical Center, Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Oldham practices?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center (4 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 Lakeside, Arizona
Dr. Oldham's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Lakeside average of 60. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lakeside.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Reagan | 97 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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