Dr. Jeremy Tarter, M.D.
Contact & Location
859-236-8730
Danville, KY 40422
Dr. Tarter performs more knee replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Tarter
Practice. Dr. Jeremy Tarter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Danville, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 45 knee replacements and 28 hip replacements, 73 procedures in all. That is #29 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 43 procedures a year to 73, up 70%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 45 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 | 25 |
| 2014 | 14 | 32 |
| 2015 | 18 | 39 |
| 2016 | 22 | 38 |
| 2017 | 35 | 57 |
| 2018 | 22 | 40 |
| 2019 | 27 | 44 |
| 2020 | 24 | 40 |
| 2021 | 25 | 34 |
| 2022 | 23 | 58 |
| 2023 | 26 | 31 |
| 2024 | 28 | 45 |
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. Tarter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tarter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 70% from 43 procedures in 2013 to 73 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tarter ranks #33 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 (45 cases) and hip replacement (28 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 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. Tarter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 73 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. Tarter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tarter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 43 procedures in 2013 to 73 in the most recent data, a 70% increase over 12 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 (45 cases), hip replacement (28 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, Ephraim Mcdowell Fort Logan Hospital, Casey County 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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