Dr. James Womack, M.D.
Contact & Location
660-885-8171
Clinton, MO 64735
Dr. Womack performs more knee replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #73 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Womack
Practice. Dr. James Womack is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clinton, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 34 knee replacements and 18 shoulder replacements, 52 procedures in all. That is #73 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 101 in 2014 and stands at 52 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 53 | 26 |
| 2014 | 22 | 50 | 29 |
| 2015 | 19 | 52 | 19 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | 24 | 39 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 | 64 | 23 |
| 2020 | 14 | 49 | 22 |
| 2021 | 15 | 53 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 40 | 20 |
| 2023 | 13 | 36 | 14 |
| 2024 | 0 | 34 | 18 |
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. Womack Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Womack's recorded volume peaked at 101 procedures in 2014 and stood at 52 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Womack
How does Dr. Womack's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Womack has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Womack ranks #87 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Womack perform?
Dr. Womack's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and shoulder replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Womack's practice located?
Dr. Womack practices in Clinton, Missouri. The office is located at 1602 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO 64735. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Womack for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Womack 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. Womack's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 52 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. Womack's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Womack's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 101 procedures in 2014 and was 52 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.
Does Dr. Womack perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Womack's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Womack affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Womack is affiliated with Golden Valley Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Womack practices?
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital (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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