Dr. Timothy Jay, MD
Dr. Timothy Jay is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morris, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Jay has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#112 in Minnesota) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 27 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Jay performs below average in knee (16 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Jay's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Jay is the only orthopedic surgeon in Morris represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Jay first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Jay's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Jay Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Morris, MN 56267
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jay has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Jay
How does Dr. Jay's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Jay has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Jay ranks #119 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jay perform?
Dr. Jay's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Jay's practice located?
Dr. Jay practices in Morris, Minnesota. The office is located at 400 E 1st St, Morris, MN 56267. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Jay for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Jay represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Jay's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Jay perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jay's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jay affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jay is affiliated with Stevens Community Medical Center Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jay practices?
Stevens Community Medical Center Inc (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.
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