Dr. George Salloum, M.D.
Contact & Location
228-392-9355
Biloxi, MS 39532
Dr. Salloum performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 58 ranked knee surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Salloum
Practice. Dr. George Salloum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Biloxi, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements. That is #28 in Mississippi for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 92 in 2016 and stands at 46 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Biloxi has 5 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 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 65 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 63 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 76 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 57 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 57 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
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. 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. Salloum Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Salloum's recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2016 and stood at 46 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Salloum
How does Dr. Salloum's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Salloum has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Salloum ranks #37 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Salloum perform?
Dr. Salloum's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 46 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Salloum 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. Salloum 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, which puts Dr. Salloum's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 46 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. Salloum's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Salloum's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2016 and was 46 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Salloum affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Salloum is affiliated with Memorial Hospital At Gulfport, Singing River Gulfport, Singing River Health System, Memorial Hospital Biloxi.
How does Dr. Salloum compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Biloxi?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Biloxi, Dr. Salloum ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Biloxi has 69 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Salloum practices?
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Singing River Gulfport (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Singing River Health System (2 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 Biloxi, Mississippi
Dr. Salloum's 46 Medicare procedures are below the Biloxi average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Biloxi.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dudley Burwell | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joel Tucker | 62 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Noblin | 51 | Knee |
| Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya | 20 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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