Dr. Jeffrey Orr, M.D.
Contact & Location
530-543-5554
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Carson City, NV 89705
Stateline, NV 89449
Dr. Orr performs more knee replacement procedures than 70% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #147 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Orr
Practice. Dr. Jeffrey Orr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Lake Tahoe, California. The latest annual CMS data records 49 knee replacements. That is #147 in California for knee replacement. Dr. Orr also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 15 procedures a year to 49, up 227%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Dr. Orr practices across state lines. Dr. Orr also holds hospital privileges in CA and NV, a practice that extends beyond California.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 49 |
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. Orr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Orr's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 227% from 15 procedures in 2019 to 49 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Orr
How does Dr. Orr's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Orr has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Orr ranks #278 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Orr perform?
Dr. Orr's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 49 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Orr's practice located?
Dr. Orr practices in South Lake Tahoe, California. The office is located at 2170b South Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Orr for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Orr 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. Orr's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 210 procedures against the 49 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. Orr's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Orr's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2019 to 49 in the most recent data, a 227% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 49 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Orr affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Orr is affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Valley Health, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Dr. Orr maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Orr practices?
Barton Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Carson Valley Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tahoe Forest Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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