Dr. Samuel Pitts, D.O.
Contact & Location
Thomson, GA 30824
Dr. Samuel Pitts is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Thomson, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Pitts has completed 28 knee replacements (#105 in Georgia), 16 shoulder replacements, and 12 hip replacements, totaling 56 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Pitts performs below average in knee (28 vs 40 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 24 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Pitts performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (28 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (16) and hip replacements (12).
Dr. Pitts is the only orthopedic surgeon in Thomson represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Pitts also maintains hospital privileges in GA and SC, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Georgia.
Dr. Pitts first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Pitts's 28 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Pitts Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pitts has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pitts
How does Dr. Pitts's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Pitts has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pitts ranks #85 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pitts perform?
Dr. Pitts performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Pitts's practice located?
Dr. Pitts practices in Thomson, Georgia. The office is located at 150 Main St, Thomson, GA 30824. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pitts for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pitts 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. Pitts's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Pitts perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pitts's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Pitts among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pitts affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pitts is affiliated with Piedmont Mcduffie Hospital, Burke Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Self Regional Healthcare. Dr. Pitts maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pitts practices?
Piedmont Mcduffie Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Burke Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Piedmont Augusta 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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