Dr. Elliott Nipper, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-323-8451
Monroe, LA 71201
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Dr. Nipper performs more knee replacement procedures than 91% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #7 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Nipper
Practice. Dr. Elliott Nipper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Monroe, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 79 knee replacements and 22 hip replacements, 101 procedures in all. That is #7 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 30 and 120 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 79 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Monroe has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 84 |
| 2014 | 19 | 75 |
| 2015 | 20 | 79 |
| 2016 | 22 | 86 |
| 2017 | 25 | 95 |
| 2018 | 0 | 30 |
| 2019 | 11 | 36 |
| 2020 | 13 | 42 |
| 2021 | 23 | 38 |
| 2022 | 26 | 50 |
| 2023 | 24 | 67 |
| 2024 | 22 | 79 |
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. Nipper Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nipper's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 30 to 120 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Nipper
How does Dr. Nipper's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Nipper has performed 101 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Nipper ranks #13 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nipper perform?
Dr. Nipper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (79 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Nipper with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Nipper ranks #7 in Louisiana for knee replacement with 79 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 104 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nipper in Monroe?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Monroe 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. Nipper 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. Nipper's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 430 procedures against the 101 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. Nipper's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Nipper's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 30 to 120 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Nipper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Nipper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (79 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nipper affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nipper is affiliated with Monroe Surgical Hospital, Fmol Health St Francis, Glenwood Regional Medical Center, Franklin Medical Center, Union General Hospital.
How does Dr. Nipper compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Monroe?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Monroe, Dr. Nipper ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Nipper has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nipper practices?
Monroe Surgical Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Fmol Health St Francis (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Glenwood Regional Medical Center (2 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 Monroe, Louisiana
Dr. Nipper's 101 Medicare procedures are above the Monroe average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Monroe.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kristopher Sirmon | 32 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sidney Bailey | 13 | Knee |
| Dr. David Trettin | 12 | Knee |
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