Dr. Dudley Burwell, MD
Dr. Dudley Burwell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Biloxi, Mississippi. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Burwell has performed 79 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#16 in Mississippi) and 29 hip replacements, for a combined total of 108 procedures.
In Mississippi, Dr. Burwell performs above average in knee (79 vs 63 avg), below average in hip (29 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Burwell's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (79 cases) and hip replacements (29 cases).
Biloxi is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Biloxi area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Burwell extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 82 to 108 in the most recent data, a 32% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Burwell's 79 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Burwell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Contact & Location
Biloxi, MS 39531
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Burwell's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 32% from 82 procedures in 2013 to 108 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Burwell
How does Dr. Burwell's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Burwell has performed 108 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Mississippi average of 70 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Burwell ranks #18 out of 80 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Burwell perform?
Dr. Burwell's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (79 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Burwell with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Burwell ranks #16 in Mississippi for knee replacement with 79 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 80 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Burwell in Biloxi?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Biloxi 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. Burwell 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. Burwell's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 108 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Burwell's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Burwell's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 82 procedures in 2013 to 108 in the most recent data, a 32% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 110 procedures in 2015.
Does Dr. Burwell perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Burwell's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (79 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Burwell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Burwell is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, Merit Health Biloxi.
How does Dr. Burwell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Biloxi?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Biloxi, Dr. Burwell ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Burwell has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Burwell practices?
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Merit Health Biloxi (1 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 Biloxi, Mississippi
Dr. Burwell's 108 Medicare procedures are above the Biloxi average of 53. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Biloxi.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joel Tucker | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Noblin | 41 | Knee |
| Dr. George Salloum | 36 | Knee |
| Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya | 13 | Knee |
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