Dr. James Walker, MD
Dr. James Walker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Painesville, Ohio. Dr. Walker has performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#119 in Ohio) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 51 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Walker performs near average in knee (40 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Walker's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 78% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Walker is the only orthopedic surgeon in Painesville 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. Walker extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 43 to 51 in the most recent data, a 19% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Walker's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Walker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Painesville, OH 44077
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Walker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 19% from 43 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Walker
How does Dr. Walker's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Walker has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Walker ranks #162 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Walker perform?
Dr. Walker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Walker's practice located?
Dr. Walker practices in Painesville, Ohio. The office is located at 7551 Fredle Dr, Painesville, OH 44077. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Walker for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Walker 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. Walker's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Walker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Walker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 43 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data, a 19% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 56 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Walker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Walker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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