Shoulder
Dr. Larry Field, MD
Dr. Larry Field is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jackson, Mississippi. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Field has performed 17 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #14 in Mississippi.
In Mississippi, Dr. Field performs below average in shoulder (17 vs 24 avg).
Dr. Field's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 17 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Jackson is home to 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Jackson area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Field extend back to 2016, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 17 in the most recent data, a 31% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Field's 17 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Field Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Contact & Location
Jackson, MS 39202
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Field's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 31% from 13 procedures in 2016 to 17 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. Field
How does Dr. Field's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Field has performed 17 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. Field ranks #62 out of 80 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Field perform?
Dr. Field's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Field with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Field ranks #14 in Mississippi for shoulder replacement with 17 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 80 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Field in Jackson?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Jackson 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. Field 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. Field's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 17 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Field's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Field's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2016 to 17 in the most recent data, a 31% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 22 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Field affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Field is affiliated with King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven, Ochsner Rush Hospital, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Merit Health River Oaks.
How does Dr. Field compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jackson?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Jackson, Dr. Field ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Jackson has 425 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Field practices?
King'S Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ochsner Rush Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mississippi Baptist Medical Center (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 Jackson, Mississippi
Dr. Field's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Jackson average of 202. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jackson.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mehrle | 425 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Trevor Pickering | 266 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeff Almand | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Johnson | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David-Alan Rubin | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Young | 167 | Hip, Knee |
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