Dr. James Dodds is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madisonville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Dodds performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #31 in Kentucky.
Dr. Dodds's 42 Medicare procedures are near the Kentucky median of 41. The state has 127 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Dodds's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 42 verified procedures in 2023. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dodds
How does Dr. Dodds's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Dodds performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 62 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dodds ranks #62 out of 127 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dodds perform?
Dr. Dodds's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 42 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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 42 procedures shown here.
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