Dr. Lucius Craig, M.D.
Contact & Location
504-391-7670
Terrytown, LA 70056
Dr. Craig performs more knee replacement procedures than 4% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #81 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Craig
Practice. Dr. Lucius Craig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Terrytown, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 11 knee replacements. That is #81 in Louisiana for knee replacement. Dr. Craig also holds credentials in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 54 in 2018 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 29 |
| 2018 | 13 | 41 |
| 2019 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | 22 |
| 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 11 |
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. Craig Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Craig's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2018 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Craig
How does Dr. Craig's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Craig has performed 11 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. Craig ranks #99 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Craig perform?
Dr. Craig's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Craig's practice located?
Dr. Craig practices in Terrytown, Louisiana. The office is located at 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Craig for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Craig 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. Craig's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 11 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. Craig's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Craig's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2018 and was 11 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craig affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Craig is affiliated with Musc Medical Center. Dr. Craig maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Craig practices?
Musc Medical Center (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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