Dr. Val Irion, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-752-7850
Bossier City, LA 71111
Shreveport, LA 71101
Dr. Irion performs more knee replacement procedures than 20% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #68 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Irion
Dr. Val Irion is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bossier City, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Irion performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#68 in Louisiana) and 14 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In Louisiana, Dr. Irion performs below the state average in knee (18 vs 41), below the state average in shoulder (14 vs 26).
Dr. Irion's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and shoulder replacements (14 cases).
Bossier City is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bossier City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Irion also maintains hospital privileges in LA and TX, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Medicare records for Dr. Irion extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 32 in the most recent data, a 191% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Irion's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 20 |
| 2019 | 17 | 22 |
| 2020 | 14 | 16 |
| 2021 | 14 | 16 |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 |
| 2024 | 18 | 14 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Irion Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Irion's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 191% from 11 procedures in 2015 to 32 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. Irion
How does Dr. Irion's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Irion has performed 32 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. Irion ranks #59 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Irion perform?
Dr. Irion's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and shoulder replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Irion in Bossier City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City 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. Irion 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Irion's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 32 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. Irion's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Irion's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2015 to 32 in the most recent data, a 191% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 39 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Irion perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Irion's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Irion affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Irion is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Christus St Michael Health System, Springhill Medical Center. Dr. Irion maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Irion compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City, Dr. Irion ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bossier City has 71 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Irion practices?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport (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); Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System (4 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 Bossier City, Louisiana
Dr. Irion's 32 Medicare procedures are below the Bossier City average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bossier City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Mays | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vikram Chatrath | 66 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Acurio | 50 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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