Dr. James Gallentine, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Gallentine is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 2023, Dr. Gallentine performed 202 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Nebraska) and 163 hip replacements (#1 in Nebraska), for a combined total of 365 procedures. This places Dr. Gallentine among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Nebraska.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
202 verified cases
#2 in Nebraska
Hip Replacement
163 verified cases
#1 in Nebraska

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Gallentine

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (365 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Gallentine, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 402-488-3322
575 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
NPI: 1386693059
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Nebraska Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. John Wright - Kearney 290 procedures
Dr. Ajoy Jana - Elkhorn 216 procedures
Dr. Sayfe Jassim - Omaha 204 procedures
Dr. Sukchan Lee - Lincoln 167 procedures

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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.
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