Dr. Jessica Hooper, M.D.
Dr. Jessica Hooper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stanford, California. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Hooper has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#340 in California) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In California, Dr. Hooper performs below average in knee (21 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Hooper's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (21 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Stanford is home to 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Stanford area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Hooper first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Hooper's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Hooper Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Stanford, CA 94305
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Hooper
How does Dr. Hooper's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Hooper has performed 39 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. Hooper ranks #315 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hooper perform?
Dr. Hooper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hooper in Stanford?
Yes. There are 16 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. Hooper 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. Hooper's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Hooper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hooper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hooper affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hooper is affiliated with Stanford Health Care.
How does Dr. Hooper compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stanford?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford, Dr. Hooper ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Stanford has 262 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hooper 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. Hooper's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Stanford average of 125. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stanford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mayle | 262 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Miller | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Huddleston | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stuart Goodman | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Crow | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Emilie Cheung | 73 | Shoulder |
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