Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
Contact & Location
775-783-6190
Carson City, NV 89705
Dr. Cummings performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Nevada, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #11 of 21 ranked shoulder surgeons in Nevada.
About Dr. Cummings
Practice. Dr. Jeffrey Cummings is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carson City, Nevada. The latest annual CMS data records 22 shoulder replacements and 13 knee replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #11 in Nevada for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 69 in 2019 and stands at 35 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Carson City has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Cummings also holds hospital privileges in NV and CA and OR, a practice that extends beyond Nevada.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 25 |
| 2014 | 21 | 16 |
| 2015 | 22 | 17 |
| 2016 | 26 | 17 |
| 2017 | 39 | 22 |
| 2018 | 38 | 19 |
| 2019 | 42 | 27 |
| 2020 | 27 | 21 |
| 2021 | 37 | 20 |
| 2022 | 41 | 25 |
| 2023 | 24 | 24 |
| 2024 | 13 | 22 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Cummings Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nevada state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cummings's recorded volume peaked at 69 procedures in 2019 and stood at 35 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cummings
How does Dr. Cummings's procedure volume compare to other Nevada surgeons?
Dr. Cummings has performed 35 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Nevada average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Cummings ranks #36 out of 58 orthopedic surgeons in Nevada.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cummings perform?
Dr. Cummings's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (22 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Cummings with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Cummings ranks #11 in Nevada for shoulder replacement with 22 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 58 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cummings in Carson City?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Carson City 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 Nevada surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cummings 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Cummings's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 130 procedures against the 35 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. Cummings's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cummings's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 69 procedures in 2019 and was 35 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Cummings perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cummings's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (22 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cummings affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Carson Valley Health, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Barton Memorial Hospital, Sky Lakes Medical Center, Lake District Hospital. Dr. Cummings maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Cummings compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carson City?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Carson City, Dr. Cummings ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Carson City has 109 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cummings practices?
Carson Valley Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Barton Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Carson City, Nevada
Dr. Cummings's 35 Medicare procedures are below the Carson City average of 63. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Carson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Edmunds | 109 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Nicholas Dirig | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Swanson | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Rueben Nair | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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