Dr. Kurre Luber, M.D.
Contact & Location
662-513-2000
Oxford, MS 38655
Dr. Luber performs more knee replacement procedures than 70% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #17 of 58 ranked knee surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Luber
Practice. Dr. Kurre Luber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oxford, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 67 knee replacements and 29 shoulder replacements, 96 procedures in all. That is #17 in Mississippi for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 34 procedures a year to 96, up 182%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 67 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Oxford has 6 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 42 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 37 | 23 |
| 2018 | 37 | 20 |
| 2019 | 62 | 18 |
| 2020 | 49 | 15 |
| 2021 | 52 | 23 |
| 2022 | 50 | 28 |
| 2023 | 67 | 37 |
| 2024 | 67 | 29 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Luber Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Luber's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 182% from 34 procedures in 2013 to 96 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. Luber
How does Dr. Luber's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Luber has performed 96 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Mississippi average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Luber ranks #16 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Luber perform?
Dr. Luber's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases) and shoulder replacement (29 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Luber with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Luber ranks #17 in Mississippi for knee replacement with 67 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 78 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Luber in Oxford?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Oxford 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. Luber 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Luber's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 390 procedures against the 96 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. Luber's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Luber's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 34 procedures in 2013 to 96 in the most recent data, a 182% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 104 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Luber perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Luber's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases), shoulder replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Luber affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Luber is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms, Tallahatchie General Hospital-Cah, Bmh-Calhoun, Bolivar Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County.
How does Dr. Luber compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oxford?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Oxford, Dr. Luber ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Luber is among the highest-volume surgeons in Oxford.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Luber practices?
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms (3 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 Oxford, Mississippi
Dr. Luber's 96 Medicare procedures are above the Oxford average of 68. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oxford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Phillip Sandifer | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Boyd | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Ellis | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Allen Moore | 17 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Cooper Terry | 14 | Knee |
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