Dr. James Huddleston, M.D.
Contact & Location
650-723-4000
Stanford, CA 94305
Redwood City, CA 94063
Dr. Huddleston performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #55 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Huddleston
Practice. Dr. James Huddleston is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stanford, California. The latest annual CMS data records 96 knee replacements and 56 hip replacements, 152 procedures in all. That is #55 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 73 procedures a year to 152, up 108%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 96 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Stanford has 19 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 | 25 | 48 |
| 2014 | 14 | 51 |
| 2015 | 29 | 57 |
| 2016 | 33 | 57 |
| 2017 | 37 | 72 |
| 2018 | 33 | 77 |
| 2019 | 59 | 66 |
| 2020 | 59 | 65 |
| 2021 | 48 | 72 |
| 2022 | 51 | 62 |
| 2023 | 52 | 77 |
| 2024 | 56 | 96 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Huddleston Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Huddleston's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 108% from 73 procedures in 2013 to 152 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Huddleston
How does Dr. Huddleston's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Huddleston has performed 152 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Huddleston ranks #69 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Huddleston perform?
Dr. Huddleston's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (96 cases) and hip replacement (56 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Huddleston in Stanford?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford 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 California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Huddleston 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Huddleston's total volume across all insurers at roughly 510 to 640 procedures against the 152 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. Huddleston's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Huddleston's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 73 procedures in 2013 to 152 in the most recent data, a 108% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 152 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Huddleston perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Huddleston's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (96 cases), hip replacement (56 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Huddleston affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Huddleston is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.
How does Dr. Huddleston compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stanford?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford, Dr. Huddleston ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Stanford has 312 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Huddleston practices?
Stanford Health Care (5 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 Stanford, California
Dr. Huddleston's 152 Medicare procedures are below the Stanford average of 157. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stanford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mayle | 312 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Miller | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Crow | 183 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Holly Haight | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Emilie Cheung | 85 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Derek Amanatullah | 79 | Hip, Knee |
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