Dr. James Roberson, M.D.
Contact & Location
404-778-3350
Atlanta, GA 30329
Dr. Roberson performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #38 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Roberson
Practice. Dr. James Roberson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 55 knee replacements and 39 hip replacements, 94 procedures in all. That is #38 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 136 in 2015 and stands at 94 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 55 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Atlanta has 30 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54 | 77 |
| 2014 | 59 | 69 |
| 2015 | 62 | 74 |
| 2016 | 43 | 93 |
| 2017 | 46 | 85 |
| 2018 | 43 | 90 |
| 2019 | 57 | 69 |
| 2020 | 31 | 64 |
| 2021 | 40 | 66 |
| 2022 | 45 | 56 |
| 2023 | 41 | 62 |
| 2024 | 39 | 55 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Roberson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Roberson's recorded volume peaked at 136 procedures in 2015 and stood at 94 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 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. Roberson
How does Dr. Roberson's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Roberson has performed 94 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Roberson ranks #39 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Roberson perform?
Dr. Roberson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases) and hip replacement (39 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Roberson in Atlanta?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta 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. Roberson 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Roberson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 400 procedures against the 94 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. Roberson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Roberson's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 136 procedures in 2015 and was 94 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.
Does Dr. Roberson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Roberson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases), hip replacement (39 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Roberson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Roberson is affiliated with Emory University Hospital.
How does Dr. Roberson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta, Dr. Roberson ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Atlanta has 249 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Roberson practices?
Emory University Hospital (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 Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Roberson's 94 Medicare procedures are below the Atlanta average of 162. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Atlanta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Hanna | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Bradbury | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Peretz | 182 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Smith | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Greg Erens | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oren Goltzer | 122 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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