Dr. James Pigg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Pigg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newton, Kansas. In 2023, Dr. Pigg performed 134 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#6 in Kansas) and 52 hip replacements (#16 in Kansas), for a combined total of 186 procedures. This places Dr. Pigg among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Kansas.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
134 verified cases
#6 in Kansas
Hip Replacement
52 verified cases
#16 in Kansas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Pigg

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (186 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Pigg, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 316-283-9977
800 Medical Center Dr
Newton, KS 67114
NPI: 1497976138
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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