How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in Nevada?

Our Nevada directory includes 59 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,911 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Nevada?

Chad D Watts, MD in Reno is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Nevada with 327 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in Nevada have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in Nevada are: Las Vegas (25 surgeons), Reno (18 surgeons), Henderson (8 surgeons), Carson City (4 surgeons), Sparks (1 surgeons). Nevada has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 8 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in Nevada?

Nevada orthopedic surgeons performed 2,192 knee replacements, 1,251 hip replacements, and 468 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many Nevada surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in Nevada?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in Nevada: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in Nevada?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in Nevada, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 59 surgeons in our Nevada rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in Nevada?

For Medicare beneficiaries in Nevada, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked Nevada surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for Nevada?

Our Nevada surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

59+ Orthopedic Surgeons in Nevada

1

State Rank

NPI: 1124314935

Chad D Watts, MD

Reno

NV

327

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 139

Knee 188

2

State Rank

NPI: 1639379787

Jackson B Jones, M.D.

Reno

NV

231

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 117

Knee 114

3

State Rank

NPI: 1053320564

Robert J Tait, M.D.

Henderson

NV

219

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 58

Knee 139

Shoulder 22

4

State Rank

NPI: 1134266497

Sanjai Shukla, MD

Reno

NV

215

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 53

Knee 162

5

State Rank

NPI: 1891773479

John M Baldauf, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

141

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 47

Knee 62

Shoulder 32

6

State Rank

NPI: 1306845649

Russell T Nevins, MD

Las Vegas

NV

128

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 53

Knee 75

7

State Rank

NPI: 1225234511

David J Peterson, D.O., PHARM. D.

Las Vegas

NV

126

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 25

Knee 101

8

State Rank

NPI: 1538150131

Michael Edmunds

Carson City

NV

120

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 32

Knee 71

Shoulder 17

9

State Rank

NPI: 1518948512

Eric M Boyden, M.D.

Reno

NV

114

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 41

Knee 73

10

State Rank

NPI: 1649258880

Roger A Fontes, MD

Las Vegas

NV

107

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 87

Knee 20

11

State Rank

NPI: 1801193883

Nicholas J Dirig, DO

Carson City

NV

106

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 57

Knee 49

12

State Rank

NPI: 1982800215

Sandeep Pandit, M.D.

Henderson

NV

105

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 46

Knee 59

13

State Rank

NPI: 1457306938

Las Vegas

NV

65

Verified Cases

#21

State

Shoulder 65

22

State Rank

NPI: 1821007287

Richard Woodworth, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

58

Verified Cases

#22

State

Hip 23

Knee 35

23

State Rank

NPI: 1740289099

Michael S Bradford, MD

Las Vegas

NV

55

Verified Cases

#23

State

Hip 25

Knee 30

24

State Rank

NPI: 1538123492

Kyle E Swanson, MD

Carson City

NV

53

Verified Cases

#24

State

Knee 29

Shoulder 24

25

State Rank

NPI: 1396087623

Carl B Wallis, MD

Henderson

NV

51

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 13

Knee 26

Shoulder 12

26

State Rank

NPI: 1598745655

Timothy J Trainor, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

50

Verified Cases

#26

State

Hip 13

Knee 37

27

State Rank

NPI: 1871856740

Michael P Woodbury, DO

Las Vegas

NV

49

Verified Cases

#27

State

Hip 16

Knee 33

28

State Rank

NPI: 1376591735

John E Zebrack, M.D.

Reno

NV

48

Verified Cases

#28

State

Hip 14

Knee 34

29

State Rank

NPI: 1740271238

Jeffrey Cummings

Carson City

NV

48

Verified Cases

#29

State

Knee 24

Shoulder 24

30

State Rank

NPI: 1225175524

Brian J Carr, MD

Las Vegas

NV

47

Verified Cases

#30

State

Hip 12

Knee 35

31

State Rank

NPI: 1942243324

Las Vegas

NV

40

Verified Cases

#36

State

Knee 40

37

State Rank

NPI: 1144727223

Kingsley A Oladeji, MD

Reno

NV

37

Verified Cases

#37

State

Hip 13

Knee 24

38

State Rank

NPI: 1477617496

Reno

NV

26

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 26

43

State Rank

NPI: 1023409471

Daniel M Curtis, M.D.

Reno

NV

26

Verified Cases

#43

State

Shoulder 26

44

State Rank

NPI: 1417007345

Andrew S Martin, MD

Las Vegas

NV

25

Verified Cases

#44

State

Hip 12

Knee 13

45

State Rank

NPI: 1659583375

Chad M Hanson, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

24

Verified Cases

#45

State

Knee 24

46

State Rank

NPI: 1124037650

Robert J Grondel, M.D.

Henderson

NV

23

Verified Cases

#46

State

Knee 23

47

State Rank

NPI: 1528277811

Christopher M Dolan, MD

Reno

NV

23

Verified Cases

#47

State

Knee 23

48

State Rank

NPI: 1255387205

Joseph Yu, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

21

Verified Cases

#48

State

Knee 21

49

State Rank

NPI: 1730482167

Micah D Pullins, D.O.

Elko

NV

20

Verified Cases

#49

State

Knee 20

50

State Rank

NPI: 1316990500

Jeffrey D Webster, MD

Reno

NV

18

Verified Cases

#50

State

Knee 18

51

State Rank

NPI: 1134176274

Scott W Southard, M.D.

Gardnerville

NV

18

Verified Cases

#51

State

Shoulder 18

52

State Rank

NPI: 1780889063

Haines K Paik, M.D.

Henderson

NV

14

Verified Cases

#52

State

Hip 14

53

State Rank

NPI: 1285011007

Troy Shields, MD

Reno

NV

14

Verified Cases

#53

State

Knee 14

54

State Rank

NPI: 1316380959

Gustavo O Garcia, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

13

Verified Cases

#54

State

Knee 13

55

State Rank

NPI: 1760892608

Sean Fitzpatrick, M.D.

Reno

NV

13

Verified Cases

#55

State

Shoulder 13

56

State Rank

NPI: 1558360628

Robert E Rupp, MD

Zephyr Cove

NV

12

Verified Cases

#56

State

Hip 12

57

State Rank

NPI: 1639150568

Timothy J Bray, M.D.

Reno

NV

12

Verified Cases

#57

State

Knee 12

58

State Rank

NPI: 1881693141

Gary D Morris, M.D.

Las Vegas

NV

12

Verified Cases

#58

State

Knee 12

59

State Rank

NPI: 1962584201

Steven M Sanders, MD

Las Vegas

NV

11

Verified Cases

#59

State

Knee 11

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