Dr. Taylor Cates, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-834-0873
Carrollton, GA 30117
Dr. Cates performs more knee replacement procedures than 73% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #54 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Cates
Practice. Dr. Taylor Cates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carrollton, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 44 knee replacements. That is #54 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 44, up 132%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 44 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Carrollton has 3 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 44 |
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. 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. Cates Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cates's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 132% from 19 procedures in 2014 to 44 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cates
How does Dr. Cates's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Cates has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cates ranks #105 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cates perform?
Dr. Cates's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 44 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cates in Carrollton?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Carrollton 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. Cates 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, which puts Dr. Cates's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 190 procedures against the 44 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. Cates's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cates's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2014 to 44 in the most recent data, a 132% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 44 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cates affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cates is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica.
How does Dr. Cates compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carrollton?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Carrollton, Dr. Cates ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Cates is among the highest-volume surgeons in Carrollton.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cates practices?
Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Carrollton, Georgia
Dr. Cates's 44 Medicare procedures are above the Carrollton average of 38. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Carrollton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gregory Slappey | 60 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anthony Colpini | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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