Dr. Richard Bassett, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Bassett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Prescott, Arizona. In 2023, Dr. Bassett completed 136 knee replacements (#5 in Arizona), 106 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements — 253 total Medicare-verified procedures. This places Dr. Bassett among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Arizona.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
136 verified cases
#5 in Arizona
Hip Replacement
106 verified cases
#4 in Arizona
Shoulder Replacement
11 verified cases
#60 in Arizona

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bassett

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (253 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bassett, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 928-777-9950
1223 Willow Creek Rd
Prescott, AZ 86301
NPI: 1245473537
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 17 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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