Dr. Jonathan Craighead, M.D.
Contact & Location
573-635-8000
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Dr. Craighead performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #31 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Craighead
Practice. Dr. Jonathan Craighead is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jefferson City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 64 knee replacements, 32 hip replacements, and 24 shoulder replacements, 120 procedures in all. That is #31 in Missouri for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 64 procedures a year to 120, up 88%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 64 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Jefferson City has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 43 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 47 | 0 |
| 2015 | 29 | 31 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 44 | 0 |
| 2017 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 80 | 0 |
| 2019 | 32 | 59 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 36 | 0 |
| 2021 | 45 | 69 | 0 |
| 2022 | 37 | 59 | 15 |
| 2023 | 25 | 86 | 11 |
| 2024 | 32 | 64 | 24 |
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, 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. Craighead Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Craighead's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 88% from 64 procedures in 2013 to 120 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Craighead
How does Dr. Craighead's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Craighead has performed 120 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Craighead ranks #26 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Craighead perform?
Dr. Craighead performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (64 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (24 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Craighead in Jefferson City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson 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 Missouri surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Craighead 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Craighead's total volume across all insurers at roughly 390 to 490 procedures against the 120 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. Craighead's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Craighead's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 64 procedures in 2013 to 120 in the most recent data, a 88% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 122 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Craighead perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Craighead's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (24 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Craighead among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craighead affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Craighead is affiliated with Bothwell Regional Health Center, Lake Regional Health System, University Of Missouri Health Care.
How does Dr. Craighead compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson City, Dr. Craighead ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Craighead has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Craighead practices?
Bothwell Regional Health Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lake Regional Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); University Of Missouri Health Care (3 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 Jefferson City, Missouri
Dr. Craighead's 120 Medicare procedures are above the Jefferson City average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jefferson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lauren Cook | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Middlemist | 39 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Galbraith | 21 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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