How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in Mississippi?

Our Mississippi directory includes 78 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 5,369 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Mississippi?

Robert K Mehrle, MD in Jackson is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Mississippi with 407 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in Mississippi have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in Mississippi are: Jackson (16 surgeons), Hattiesburg (11 surgeons), Tupelo (9 surgeons), Oxford (6 surgeons), Meridian (6 surgeons). Mississippi has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 19 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in Mississippi?

Mississippi orthopedic surgeons performed 3,444 knee replacements, 1,347 hip replacements, and 578 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many Mississippi surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in Mississippi?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in Mississippi: (1) Medicare procedure volume: higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in Mississippi?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in Mississippi, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 78 surgeons in our Mississippi rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in Mississippi?

For Medicare beneficiaries in Mississippi, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked Mississippi surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for Mississippi?

Our Mississippi surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Mississippi

Mississippi Rankings 78 surgeons • 5,369 procedures Current Medicare Data

Rankings reflect Medicare procedure volume, one factor among many. Volume does not measure quality of care.

Discover Mississippi's leading orthopedic surgeons ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume. Our comprehensive analysis covers 78 specialists across hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.

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Jackson16 Hattiesburg11 Tupelo9 Oxford6 Meridian6 Flowood5 Biloxi5 Columbus4 Pascagoula3

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Robert K Mehrle, MD

Jackson, MS

407 verified Medicare cases Hip 104 · Knee 303

Rowland M Roberson, MD

Tupelo, MS

322 verified Medicare cases Hip 89 · Knee 233

Trevor R Pickering, M.D.

Jackson, MS

258 verified Medicare cases Hip 76 · Knee 182

Matthew A Miller, MD

Tupelo, MS

206 verified Medicare cases Hip 71 · Knee 135

Jeff D Almand, MD

Jackson, MS

187 verified Medicare cases Hip 61 · Knee 126

Matthew C Futvoye, M.D.

Flowood, MS

186 verified Medicare cases Hip 46 · Knee 140

William B Johnson, M.D.

Jackson, MS

185 verified Medicare cases Hip 55 · Knee 130

Matthew Young

Jackson, MS

184 verified Medicare cases Hip 65 · Knee 119

James N Sikes, M.D.,

Hattiesburg, MS

173 verified Medicare cases Hip 32 · Knee 141

Gregory D Dabov, M.D.

Southaven, MS

161 verified Medicare cases Hip 46 · Knee 115

Donald R Ward, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

144 verified Medicare cases Hip 27 · Knee 101 · Shoulder 16

Phillip A Sandifer, M.D.

Oxford, MS

140 verified Medicare cases Hip 60 · Knee 80

Edwin J Kennedy, M.D.

Flowood, MS

137 verified Medicare cases Hip 34 · Knee 103

Jacob M Folse, MD

Jackson, MS

135 verified Medicare cases Hip 50 · Knee 85

Jeb Williams

Tupelo, MS

120 verified Medicare cases Hip 43 · Knee 77

Kurre T Luber, MD

Oxford, MS

96 verified Medicare cases Knee 67 · Shoulder 29

Randall P Frazier, M.D.

Corinth, MS

92 verified Medicare cases Hip 22 · Knee 51 · Shoulder 19

John E Foropoulos, M.D.

Corinth, MS

92 verified Medicare cases Hip 19 · Knee 50 · Shoulder 23

James T Brown, M.D.

Clinton, MS

91 verified Medicare cases Hip 36 · Knee 55

Daniel L Boyd, M.D.

Oxford, MS

86 verified Medicare cases Hip 20 · Knee 66

James A Hurt Iii, M.D.

Columbus, MS

81 verified Medicare cases Knee 63 · Shoulder 18

Frederick O Gregg, D.O.

Hattiesburg, MS

77 verified Medicare cases Knee 77

Aaron M Mullane, M.D.

Columbus, MS

74 verified Medicare cases Hip 60 · Knee 14

Michael J Stonnington, M.D.,

Gulfport, MS

70 verified Medicare cases Hip 16 · Knee 54

Dudley S Burwell, MD

Biloxi, MS

69 verified Medicare cases Hip 21 · Knee 48

Daniel A Wittersheim, MD

Vancleave, MS

68 verified Medicare cases Hip 35 · Knee 33

Edward R Hobgood, M. D.

Jackson, MS

64 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 64

Jacob A Smithey, MD

Tupelo, MS

63 verified Medicare cases Hip 16 · Knee 47

Joel A Tucker, M.D.

Biloxi, MS

62 verified Medicare cases Hip 36 · Knee 26

Lane Rush, MD

Meridian, MS

62 verified Medicare cases Hip 18 · Knee 28 · Shoulder 16

Matthew Valentine

Hattiesburg, MS

60 verified Medicare cases Hip 12 · Knee 48

Robert T Ellis, MD

Oxford, MS

57 verified Medicare cases Hip 21 · Knee 36

William O Mccraney, M.D.

Flowood, MS

56 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 56

Harry Durgin, MD

Meridian, MS

54 verified Medicare cases Hip 14 · Knee 40

Michael G Dulske, M.D.

Flowood, MS

52 verified Medicare cases Knee 37 · Shoulder 15

Jeffrey D Noblin, M.D.

Biloxi, MS

51 verified Medicare cases Knee 51

George T Salloum, M.D.

Biloxi, MS

46 verified Medicare cases Knee 46

Brian E Humpherys, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

44 verified Medicare cases Hip 16 · Knee 28

Richard D Rainey, MD

Tupelo, MS

44 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 44

Spencer Montgomery, MD

Jackson, MS

40 verified Medicare cases Hip 19 · Knee 21

James R Green, MD

Meridian, MS

35 verified Medicare cases Hip 14 · Knee 21

Taylor P Mathis, MD

Tupelo, MS

35 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 35

Chad S Altmyer, MD

Tupelo, MS

34 verified Medicare cases Hip 13 · Knee 21

Jace R Smith, MD

Jackson, MS

33 verified Medicare cases Hip 33

Gordon S Jones, MD

Columbus, MS

32 verified Medicare cases Knee 32

Raymond Y Whitehead, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

32 verified Medicare cases Knee 32

George C Galjour, MD

Columbus, MS

31 verified Medicare cases Hip 11 · Knee 20

James M Weaver, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

30 verified Medicare cases Hip 13 · Knee 17

James R Ramsey, MD

Jackson, MS

30 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 30

Arthur D Black, MD

Pascagoula, MS

26 verified Medicare cases Knee 11 · Shoulder 15

Michael J Cox, MD

Hattiesburg, MS

25 verified Medicare cases Knee 25

Lawrence L Line, M.D.,

Hattiesburg, MS

24 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 24

Steven T Hendrix, M.D.

Flowood, MS

24 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 24

William B Geissler, M.D.

Jackson, MS

22 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 22

Yekaterina Karpitskaya, MD

Biloxi, MS

20 verified Medicare cases Knee 20

David A Pomierski, M.D.

Meridian, MS

19 verified Medicare cases Knee 19

Robert M Pickering, M.D.

Olive Branch, MS

18 verified Medicare cases Knee 18

Donald E Baker, M.D.

Jackson, MS

18 verified Medicare cases Knee 18

James R Watson, M.D.

Meridian, MS

18 verified Medicare cases Knee 18

Izuchukwu Ibe, MD

Jackson, MS

17 verified Medicare cases Knee 17

William P Pillow, M.D.

Tupelo, MS

17 verified Medicare cases Knee 17

Eric D Washington, M.D.

Pascagoula, MS

17 verified Medicare cases Knee 17

Allen R Moore, M.D.

Oxford, MS

17 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 17

Donnis K Harrison, MD

Pascagoula, MS

16 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 16

Wood W Dale, MD

Jackson, MS

16 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 16

Thomas P Royals

Hattiesburg, MS

15 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 15

Cooper L Terry, MD

Oxford, MS

14 verified Medicare cases Knee 14

Omkar H Dave, M.D.

Jackson, MS

14 verified Medicare cases Knee 14

Robert C Dews, MD

Hattlesburg, MS

14 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 14

Gabriel J Rulewicz, MD

Tupelo, MS

14 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 14

Christopher C Tipton, MD

Vicksburg, MS

13 verified Medicare cases Knee 13

Larry D Field, MD

Jackson, MS

13 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 13

Philip D Myers, DO

Gulfport, MS

12 verified Medicare cases Hip 12

Nathan D Johnson, DO

Madison, MS

12 verified Medicare cases Knee 12

Irvin L Martin, M.D.

Meridian, MS

12 verified Medicare cases Knee 12

James A Smitherman, MD

Madison, MS

12 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 12

John B Raff, M.D.

Mccomb, MS

11 verified Medicare cases Hip 11

Rocco A Barbieri, M.D.,

Hattiesburg, MS

11 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 11

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Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. The share of national volume this data covers differs by procedure: in 2024 it was approximately 25% to 33% of hip replacements, 23% to 28% of knee replacements, and 29% to 37% of shoulder replacements (how these shares are derived). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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