Dr. Jessell Owens, M.D.
Contact & Location
Sparks, NV 89434
Dr. Jessell Owens is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sparks, Nevada. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Owens has performed 62 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#6 in Nevada) and 42 knee replacements, for a combined total of 104 procedures.
In Nevada, Dr. Owens performs above average in hip (62 vs 38 avg), near average in knee (42 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Owens's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (62 cases) and knee replacements (42 cases).
Dr. Owens is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sparks represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Owens extend back to 2020, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 104 in the most recent data, a 478% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,532 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Owens's 62 verified procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Owens Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nevada state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Owens's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 478% from 18 procedures in 2020 to 104 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Owens
How does Dr. Owens's procedure volume compare to other Nevada surgeons?
Dr. Owens has performed 104 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Nevada average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Owens ranks #11 out of 58 orthopedic surgeons in Nevada.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Owens perform?
Dr. Owens's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (62 cases) and knee replacement (42 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Owens with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Owens ranks #6 in Nevada for hip replacement with 62 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 58 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Owens's practice located?
Dr. Owens practices in Sparks, Nevada. The office is located at 780 Vista Blvd Ste 100, Sparks, NV 89434. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Owens for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Owens 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. Owens's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 104 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Owens's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Owens's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2020 to 104 in the most recent data, a 478% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 104 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Owens perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Owens's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (62 cases), knee replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Owens affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Owens is affiliated with Renown South Meadows Medical Center, Northern Nevada Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Owens practices?
Renown South Meadows Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northern Nevada Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Renown Regional Medical Center (3 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.
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