Dr. James Ware, D.O.
Contact & Location
989-463-2333
Alma, MI 48801
Dr. Ware performs more knee replacement procedures than 67% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #65 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Ware
Practice. Dr. James Ware is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Alma, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 37 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 61 procedures in all. That is #65 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 38 procedures a year to 61, up 61%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 16 |
| 2014 | 15 | 15 |
| 2015 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | 16 | 20 |
| 2017 | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 18 | 34 |
| 2019 | 17 | 34 |
| 2020 | 12 | 21 |
| 2021 | 12 | 27 |
| 2022 | 17 | 34 |
| 2023 | 24 | 29 |
| 2024 | 24 | 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. Ware Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ware's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 61% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 61 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. Ware
How does Dr. Ware's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Ware has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ware ranks #75 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ware perform?
Dr. Ware's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Where is Dr. Ware's practice located?
Dr. Ware practices in Alma, Michigan. The office is located at 315 E Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ware for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ware 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. Ware's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 260 procedures against the 61 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. Ware's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ware's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 61 in the most recent data, a 61% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 61 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Ware perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ware's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ware affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ware is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alma, Mymichigan Medical Center Clare, Mymichigan Medical Center Midland.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ware practices?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mymichigan Medical Center Clare (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mymichigan Medical Center Midland (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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