Dr. Jeremy Tarter, M.D.
Dr. Jeremy Tarter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Danville, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Tarter has performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#50 in Kentucky) and 26 hip replacements, for a combined total of 57 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Tarter performs below average in knee (31 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Tarter's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (31 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Dr. Tarter is the only orthopedic surgeon in Danville 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. Tarter extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 43 to 57 in the most recent data, a 33% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Tarter's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Tarter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Contact & Location
Danville, KY 40422
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tarter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 33% from 43 procedures in 2013 to 57 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. Tarter
How does Dr. Tarter's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Tarter has performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tarter ranks #47 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tarter perform?
Dr. Tarter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Tarter's practice located?
Dr. Tarter practices in Danville, Kentucky. The office is located at 333 S 3rd St, Danville, KY 40422. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Tarter for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Tarter 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. Tarter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 57 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Tarter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tarter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 43 procedures in 2013 to 57 in the most recent data, a 33% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 92 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Tarter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tarter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tarter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tarter is affiliated with Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, Russell County Hospital, The James B Haggin Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tarter practices?
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center (2 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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