Dr. James Hurt Iii, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Hurt Iii is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Mississippi. In 2023, Dr. Hurt Iii performed 39 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#29 in Mississippi) and 11 shoulder replacements (#26 in Mississippi), for a combined total of 50 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
39 verified cases
#29 in Mississippi
Shoulder Replacement
11 verified cases
#26 in Mississippi

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hurt Iii

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"Dr. Hurt Iii, I see your Medicare volume is lowerβ€”what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

πŸ“ž Phone: 662-328-1012
670 Leigh Dr
Columbus, MS 39705
NPI: 1033302385
Credentials: M.D.
βœ… Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
πŸ“… 19 years of practice experience
πŸŽ“ Licensed M.D.
πŸ₯ Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
πŸ“ž Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.