Dr. Ron James, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ron James is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sacramento, California. In 2023, Dr. James performed 20 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#216 in California) and 19 knee replacements (#349 in California), for a combined total of 39 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#216 in California
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#349 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. James

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. James, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 916-733-3333
3160 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816
NPI: 1437237104
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.