Dr. Scott Cahoon, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-968-1323
Morrow, GA 30260
Dr. Cahoon performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #106 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Cahoon
Practice. Dr. Scott Cahoon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morrow, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 41 procedures in all. That is #106 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 28 procedures a year to 41, up 46%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Morrow has 2 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 | 0 | 28 |
| 2014 | 0 | 29 |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 | 12 | 31 |
| 2017 | 13 | 29 |
| 2018 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | 13 | 32 |
| 2020 | 14 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 11 | 19 |
| 2024 | 13 | 28 |
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. Cahoon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cahoon's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 46% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 41 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. Cahoon
How does Dr. Cahoon's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Cahoon has performed 41 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Georgia average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Cahoon ranks #116 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cahoon perform?
Dr. Cahoon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cahoon in Morrow?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Morrow 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. Cahoon 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. Cahoon's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 41 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. Cahoon's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cahoon's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 41 in the most recent data, a 46% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 45 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Cahoon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cahoon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cahoon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cahoon is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Northside Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cahoon practices?
Piedmont Fayette Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Piedmont Henry Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northside Hospital (3 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 Morrow, Georgia
Dr. Cahoon's 41 Medicare procedures are above the Morrow average of 28. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Morrow.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Harvey | 14 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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