Dr. Jordan Walters, M.D.
Contact & Location
850-877-8174
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Dr. Walters performs more knee replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #385 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Walters
Practice. Dr. Jordan Walters is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tallahassee, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements and 13 shoulder replacements, 26 procedures in all. That is #385 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Dr. Walters first appears in the Medicare data in 2022. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Tallahassee has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 11 procedures in 2022 and 26 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Walters Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Walters has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Walters
How does Dr. Walters's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Walters has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Florida average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Walters ranks #388 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Walters perform?
Dr. Walters's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases) and shoulder replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Walters in Tallahassee?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Tallahassee 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 Florida surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Walters 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Walters's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 26 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.
Does Dr. Walters perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Walters's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Walters affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Walters is affiliated with Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Hca Florida Capital Hospital, Madison County Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Walters compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tallahassee?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Tallahassee, Dr. Walters ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tallahassee has 111 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Walters practices?
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Capital Hospital (2 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 Tallahassee, Florida
Dr. Walters's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Tallahassee average of 59. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tallahassee.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chesley Durgin | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Oberste | 73 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Wong | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Bellamy | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Zirgibel | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hector Mejia | 22 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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