Dr. Richard Cross, M.D.
Contact & Location
530-244-2663
Redding, CA 96001
Dr. Cross performs more knee replacement procedures than 17% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #404 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Cross
Practice. Dr. Richard Cross is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Redding, California. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #404 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 42 in 2015 and stands at 16 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Redding has 6 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 | 16 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 | 23 |
| 2015 | 18 | 24 |
| 2016 | 14 | 26 |
| 2017 | 11 | 21 |
| 2018 | 0 | 28 |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. Cross Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cross's recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2015 and stood at 16 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cross
How does Dr. Cross's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Cross has performed 16 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. Cross ranks #511 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cross perform?
Dr. Cross's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cross in Redding?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Redding 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. Cross 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. Cross's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Cross's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cross's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2015 and was 16 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cross affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cross is affiliated with Shasta Regional Medical Center, Oroville Hospital, Mercy Medical Center Redding, Mayers Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Cross compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Redding?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Redding, Dr. Cross ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Redding has 226 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cross practices?
Shasta Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Oroville Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Medical Center Redding (2 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 Redding, California
Dr. Cross's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Redding average of 112. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Redding.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shawn Brubaker | 226 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Troy Miles | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Schafer | 87 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Schwartz | 85 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Molly Hartzler | 46 | Hip, Knee |
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