Knee
Dr. Jeffrey Orr, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Orr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Lake Tahoe, California. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Orr has performed 48 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #144 in California.
In California, Dr. Orr performs near average in knee (48 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Orr's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 48 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Orr holds additional credentials in Sports Medicine, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Orr is the only orthopedic surgeon in South Lake Tahoe represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Orr also maintains hospital privileges in CA and NV, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond California.
Medicare records for Dr. Orr extend back to 2019, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 48 in the most recent data, a 220% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Orr's 48 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Orr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Orr's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 220% from 15 procedures in 2019 to 48 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. Orr
How does Dr. Orr's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Orr has performed 48 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Orr ranks #275 out of 608 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 48 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 2170 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 the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Orr's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 48 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Orr's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Orr's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2019 to 48 in the most recent data, a 220% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 48 procedures in 2023.
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. 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.
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