Dr. Willard Moore, M.D.
Contact & Location
504-842-3970
New Orleans, LA 70121
Nashville, TN 37209
Dr. Moore performs more knee replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Moore
Practice. Dr. Willard Moore is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Orleans, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 37 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #37 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 35 procedures a year to 54, up 54%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. New Orleans has 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Moore also holds hospital privileges in LA and MS, a practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 19 | 16 |
| 2016 | 43 | 22 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 | 29 |
| 2019 | 15 | 18 |
| 2020 | 16 | 26 |
| 2021 | 14 | 30 |
| 2022 | 0 | 40 |
| 2023 | 27 | 40 |
| 2024 | 17 | 37 |
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. Moore Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Moore's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 54% from 35 procedures in 2015 to 54 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Moore
How does Dr. Moore's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Moore has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Moore ranks #41 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Moore perform?
Dr. Moore's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Moore in New Orleans?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans 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. Moore 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. Moore's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 54 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. Moore's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Moore's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 35 procedures in 2015 to 54 in the most recent data, a 54% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 67 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Moore perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Moore's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Moore affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Moore is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner, St Charles Parish Hospital, St Bernard Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock. Dr. Moore maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Moore compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in New Orleans, Dr. Moore ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Moore is among the highest-volume surgeons in New Orleans.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Moore practices?
Ochsner Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Moore's 54 Medicare procedures are above the New Orleans average of 52. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New Orleans.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lance Estrada | 88 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Chad Millet | 73 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Meyer | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Clark | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Felix Savoie | 37 | Shoulder |
| Dr. George Chimento | 29 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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