Dr. Braden Jones, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Braden Jones is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cortez, Colorado. In 2023, Dr. Jones performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#75 in Colorado) and 14 shoulder replacements (#41 in Colorado), 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)

Knee Replacement
25 verified cases
#75 in Colorado
Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#41 in Colorado

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Jones

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"Dr. Jones, 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: 970-564-2681
1311a N Mildred Rd
Cortez, CO 81321
NPI: 1437596103
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 13 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 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.