Dr. Braden Mayer, M.D.
Contact & Location
303-694-3333
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Dr. Mayer performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 83% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 54 ranked shoulder surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Mayer
Practice. Dr. Braden Mayer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 43 shoulder replacements. That is #9 in Colorado for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume peaked at 103 in 2019 and stands at 43 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 24 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 | 28 | 21 |
| 2018 | 16 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 60 | 29 |
| 2020 | 0 | 33 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Mayer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mayer's recorded volume peaked at 103 procedures in 2019 and stood at 43 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mayer
How does Dr. Mayer's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Mayer has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mayer ranks #96 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mayer perform?
Dr. Mayer's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 43 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Mayer with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Mayer ranks #9 in Colorado for shoulder replacement with 43 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 169 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Mayer's practice located?
Dr. Mayer practices in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The office is located at 8200 E Belleview Ave, Greenwood Village, CO 80111. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mayer for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mayer 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Mayer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 43 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. Mayer's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mayer's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 103 procedures in 2019 and was 43 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. Mayer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mayer is affiliated with Hca Healthone Sky Ridge, University Of Colorado Hospital Authority, Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mayer practices?
Hca Healthone Sky Ridge (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Colorado Hospital Authority (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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