Dr. Aaron Mullane, M.D.
Dr. Aaron Mullane is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Mississippi. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Mullane has performed 16 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#31 in Mississippi) and 13 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In Mississippi, Dr. Mullane performs below average in hip (16 vs 37 avg), below average in shoulder (13 vs 24 avg).
Dr. Mullane's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (16 cases) and shoulder replacements (13 cases).
Columbus is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Columbus area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mullane first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Mullane's 16 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Mullane Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Contact & Location
Columbus, MS 39705
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mullane 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mullane
How does Dr. Mullane's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Mullane has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 70 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mullane ranks #47 out of 80 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mullane perform?
Dr. Mullane's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases) and shoulder replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mullane in Columbus?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus 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 Mississippi surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mullane 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. Mullane's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Mullane perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mullane's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mullane affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mullane is affiliated with Bmh-Golden Triangle, Och Regional Medical Center.
How does Dr. Mullane compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus, Dr. Mullane ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Columbus has 57 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mullane practices?
Bmh-Golden Triangle (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Och Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Columbus, Mississippi
Dr. Mullane's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Columbus average of 42. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbus.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gordon Jones | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Hurt Iii | 50 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. George Galjour | 32 | Knee, Shoulder |
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