Dr. Adam Land, M.D.
Dr. Adam Land is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Calhoun, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Land has completed 30 knee replacements (#103 in Georgia), 18 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 62 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Land performs below average in knee (30 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 33 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 24 avg).
Dr. Land performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (30 cases), followed by hip replacements (18) and shoulder replacements (14).
Calhoun is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Calhoun area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Land extend back to 2016, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 62 in the most recent data, a 343% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Land's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Land Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Contact & Location
Calhoun, GA 30701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Land's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 343% from 14 procedures in 2016 to 62 in the most recent data.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Land
How does Dr. Land's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Land has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Land ranks #73 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Land perform?
Dr. Land performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Land in Calhoun?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Calhoun 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 Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Land 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. Land's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 62 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Land's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Land's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2016 to 62 in the most recent data, a 343% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 67 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Land perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Land's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Land among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Land affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Land is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Land practices?
Northside Hospital Cherokee (4 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 Calhoun, Georgia
Dr. Land's 62 Medicare procedures are above the Calhoun average of 39. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Calhoun.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen King | 15 | Knee |
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