Dr. James Dodds, M.D.
Contact & Location
270-824-6655
Madisonville, KY 42431
Dr. Dodds performs more knee replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Dodds
Practice. Dr. James Dodds is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madisonville, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements and 20 hip replacements, 77 procedures in all. That is #20 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 33 procedures a year to 77, up 133%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 22 |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 | 25 |
| 2017 | 11 | 26 |
| 2018 | 15 | 32 |
| 2019 | 0 | 38 |
| 2020 | 0 | 27 |
| 2021 | 14 | 47 |
| 2022 | 16 | 44 |
| 2023 | 0 | 42 |
| 2024 | 20 | 57 |
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. Dodds Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dodds's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 133% from 33 procedures in 2013 to 77 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. Dodds
How does Dr. Dodds's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Dodds has performed 77 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dodds ranks #29 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dodds perform?
Dr. Dodds's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Dodds with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Dodds ranks #20 in Kentucky for knee replacement with 57 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Dodds's practice located?
Dr. Dodds practices in Madisonville, Kentucky. The office is located at 200 Clinic Dr, Madisonville, KY 42431. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dodds for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dodds 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. Dodds's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 330 procedures against the 77 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. Dodds's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dodds's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2013 to 77 in the most recent data, a 133% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 77 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Dodds perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dodds's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dodds affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dodds is affiliated with Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dodds practices?
Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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