Dr. Ronald Jones is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fortuna, California. In 2023, Dr. Jones performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#219 in California) and 23 hip replacements, for a combined total of 57 procedures.
Dr. Jones's 57 Medicare procedures are near the California median of 42. The state has 608 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Jones's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (34 cases) and hip replacements (23 cases).
Dr. Jones is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fortuna represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Jones
How does Dr. Jones's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Jones performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jones ranks #231 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jones perform?
Dr. Jones's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Where is Dr. Jones's practice located?
Dr. Jones practices in Fortuna, California. The office is located at 3304 Renner Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Jones for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Jones represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Jones's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 57 procedures shown here.
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