Dr. James Dodds, M.D.
Contact & Location
Madisonville, KY 42431
Dr. James Dodds is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madisonville, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Dodds has performed 57 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#20 in Kentucky) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 77 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Dodds performs above average in knee (57 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Dodds's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (57 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Dodds is the only orthopedic surgeon in Madisonville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Dodds extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 33 to 77 in the most recent data, a 133% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dodds's 57 verified procedures is above 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. 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 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. Dodds's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 77 procedures shown here.
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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