Dr. Andrew Patton, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-635-3052
Shreveport, LA 71101
Bossier City, LA 71111
Dr. Patton performs more knee replacement procedures than 31% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #58 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Patton
Practice. Dr. Andrew Patton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements. That is #58 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Dr. Patton first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Shreveport has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Patton also holds hospital privileges in LA and TX and AR, a practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 22 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Patton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
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. Patton
How does Dr. Patton's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Patton has performed 22 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Louisiana average is 54 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Patton ranks #74 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Patton perform?
Dr. Patton's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Patton in Shreveport?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Louisiana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Patton 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, which puts Dr. Patton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 22 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Patton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Patton is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Christus St Michael Health System, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Little River Memorial Hospital, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Dr. Patton maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Patton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport, Dr. Patton ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Shreveport has 303 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Patton practices?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Christus St Michael Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Patton's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Shreveport average of 132. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Shreveport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Atchison | 303 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cambize Shahrdar | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Googe | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Charles Lobrano | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Pearson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Talbert | 91 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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