Contact & Location
520-784-6200
Tucson, AZ 85712
Dr. Wild performs more knee replacement procedures than 45% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #83 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Wild
Practice. Dr. John Wild is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tucson, Arizona. The latest annual CMS data records 34 knee replacements. That is #83 in Arizona for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 136 in 2022 and stands at 34 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Tucson has 27 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 | 20 | 51 |
| 2014 | 21 | 54 |
| 2015 | 35 | 68 |
| 2016 | 34 | 93 |
| 2017 | 38 | 75 |
| 2018 | 31 | 77 |
| 2019 | 44 | 72 |
| 2020 | 33 | 59 |
| 2021 | 38 | 55 |
| 2022 | 48 | 88 |
| 2023 | 27 | 85 |
| 2024 | 0 | 34 |
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. Wild Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wild's recorded volume peaked at 136 procedures in 2022 and stood at 34 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wild
How does Dr. Wild's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Wild has performed 34 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. Wild ranks #125 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wild perform?
Dr. Wild's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 34 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wild in Tucson?
Yes. There are 27 orthopedic surgeons in Tucson 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 Arizona surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wild 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. Wild's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 34 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. Wild's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wild's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 136 procedures in 2022 and was 34 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.
How does Dr. Wild compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tucson?
Among the 27 orthopedic surgeons in Tucson, Dr. Wild ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tucson has 213 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tucson, Arizona
Dr. Wild's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Tucson average of 147. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tucson.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Russell Cohen | 213 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Miller | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Wild | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Maltry | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Petrow | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Hills | 135 | Hip, Knee |
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