Dr. Justin Head, D.O.
Contact & Location
843-652-8160
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Georgetown, SC 29440
Dr. Head performs more hip replacement procedures than 52% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #51 of 108 ranked hip surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Head
Practice. Dr. Justin Head is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. The latest annual CMS data records 34 hip replacements and 26 knee replacements, 60 procedures in all. That is #51 in Arizona for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 60, up 400%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Phoenix has 51 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Head also holds hospital privileges in SC and GA, a practice that extends beyond Arizona.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 20 | 22 |
| 2021 | 19 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 | 23 |
| 2023 | 20 | 25 |
| 2024 | 34 | 26 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Head Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Head's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 400% from 12 procedures in 2019 to 60 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Prehabilitation: Preparing Your Body for SurgeryEvidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Head
How does Dr. Head's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Head has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arizona average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Head ranks #90 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Head perform?
Dr. Head's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Head's practice located?
Dr. Head's current practice address is in Murrells Inlet, SC. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Head's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Phoenix, Arizona.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Head 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Head's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 60 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. Head's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Head's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2019 to 60 in the most recent data, a 400% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 60 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Head perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Head's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Head affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Head is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Tidelands Health, Burke Medical Center, Aiken Regional Medical Center, Doctors Hospital. Dr. Head maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Head compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix?
Among the 51 orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix, Dr. Head ranks #24 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Phoenix has 234 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Head practices?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Tidelands Health (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Burke Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Head's 60 Medicare procedures are below the Phoenix average of 143. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Phoenix.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Werner | 234 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christina Khoury | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Hattrup | 147 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Wilmink | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kenneth Schmidt | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lige Kaplan | 128 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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