Dr. Jason Cox, DO
Contact & Location
855-446-5937
Athens, OH 45701
Dr. Cox performs more knee replacement procedures than 28% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #217 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Cox
Dr. Jason Cox is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Athens, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Cox performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #217 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Cox performs below the state average in knee (20 vs 41).
Dr. Cox's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 20 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Athens is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Athens area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Cox extend back to 2018, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 20 in the most recent data, a 54% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Cox's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 20 |
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 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. Cox Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cox's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 54% from 13 procedures in 2018 to 20 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cox
How does Dr. Cox's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Cox has performed 20 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Cox ranks #288 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cox perform?
Dr. Cox's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cox in Athens?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Athens 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 Ohio surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cox 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Cox's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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. Cox's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cox's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2018 to 20 in the most recent data, a 54% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 24 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cox affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cox is affiliated with Holzer Medical Center, Holzer Medical Center Jackson.
How does Dr. Cox compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Athens?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Athens, Dr. Cox ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Cox is among the highest-volume surgeons in Athens.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cox practices?
Holzer Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Holzer Medical Center Jackson (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Athens, Ohio
Dr. Cox's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Athens average of 34. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Athens.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sergio Ulloa | 61 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jason Reed | 21 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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