Dr. Thomas Barber, MD
Dr. Thomas Barber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oakland, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Barber has performed 15 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#281 in California) and 13 knee replacements, for a combined total of 28 procedures.
In California, Dr. Barber performs below average in hip (15 vs 41 avg), below average in knee (13 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Barber's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (15 cases) and knee replacements (13 cases).
Oakland is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Oakland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Barber first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Barber's 15 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Barber Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Oakland, CA 94611
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Barber
How does Dr. Barber's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Barber has performed 28 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. Barber ranks #378 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Barber perform?
Dr. Barber's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Barber in Oakland?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Oakland 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. Barber 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. Barber's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 28 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Barber perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Barber's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barber affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Barber is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center.
How does Dr. Barber compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oakland?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Oakland, Dr. Barber ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Oakland has 99 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Barber practices?
Ucsf Medical Center (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 Oakland, California
Dr. Barber's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Oakland average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oakland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Mead | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Basil Alwattar | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stefano Bini | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ivan Eck | 23 | Knee |
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