Dr. James Ferrari, M.D.
Contact & Location
303-344-9090
Denver, CO 80230
Dr. Ferrari performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #18 of 54 ranked shoulder surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Ferrari
Practice. Dr. James Ferrari is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Denver, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 34 shoulder replacements. That is #18 in Colorado for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 24 procedures a year to 34, up 42%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Denver has 21 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 34 |
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. Ferrari Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ferrari's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 42% from 24 procedures in 2013 to 34 in the most recent data.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ferrari
How does Dr. Ferrari's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Ferrari has performed 34 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. Ferrari ranks #110 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ferrari perform?
Dr. Ferrari's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 34 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Ferrari with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Ferrari ranks #18 in Colorado for shoulder replacement with 34 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 169 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ferrari in Denver?
Yes. There are 21 orthopedic surgeons in Denver 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 Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ferrari 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. Ferrari's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 120 procedures against the 34 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. Ferrari's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ferrari's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 24 procedures in 2013 to 34 in the most recent data, a 42% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2023.
How does Dr. Ferrari compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Denver?
Among the 21 orthopedic surgeons in Denver, Dr. Ferrari ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Denver has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Denver, Colorado
Dr. Ferrari's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Denver average of 95. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Denver.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Larkin | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Miner | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Chang | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Parks | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charlie Yang | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Jennings | 91 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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