Dr. John Foote, MD
Contact & Location
Fruitland, ID 83619
Dr. John Foote is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fruitland, Idaho. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Foote has completed 52 knee replacements (#15 in Idaho), 26 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 89 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Idaho, Dr. Foote performs above average in knee (52 vs 39 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 34 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Foote performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (52 cases), followed by hip replacements (26) and shoulder replacements (11).
Dr. Foote is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fruitland represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Foote also maintains hospital privileges in ID and OR, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Idaho.
Medicare records for Dr. Foote extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 37 to 89 in the most recent data, a 141% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Foote's 52 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Foote Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Foote's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 141% from 37 procedures in 2013 to 89 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. Foote
How does Dr. Foote's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Foote has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Idaho average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Foote ranks #16 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Foote perform?
Dr. Foote performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Foote with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Foote ranks #15 in Idaho for knee replacement with 52 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 70 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Foote's practice located?
Dr. Foote practices in Fruitland, Idaho. The office is located at 910 Nw 16th Street, Fruitland, ID 83619. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Foote for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Foote 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. Foote's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 89 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Foote's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Foote's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2013 to 89 in the most recent data, a 141% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 93 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Foote perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Foote's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Foote among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Foote affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Foote is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City. Dr. Foote maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Foote practices?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center (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.
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