Dr. Carl Painter, M.D.
Contact & Location
618-526-7154
Breese, IL 62230
Bartlesville, OK 74006
Dr. Painter performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #12 of 36 ranked shoulder surgeons in Oklahoma.
About Dr. Painter
Practice. Dr. Carl Painter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The latest annual CMS data records 25 shoulder replacements. That is #12 in Oklahoma for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 64 in 2018 and stands at 25 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Bartlesville has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Painter also holds hospital privileges in KS and MO, a practice that extends beyond Oklahoma.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 37 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 33 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 29 | 14 |
| 2018 | 17 | 36 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 26 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
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. 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. Painter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Painter's recorded volume peaked at 64 procedures in 2018 and stood at 25 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Painter
How does Dr. Painter's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Painter has performed 25 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oklahoma average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Painter ranks #81 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Painter perform?
Dr. Painter's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 25 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Painter with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Painter ranks #12 in Oklahoma for shoulder replacement with 25 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 119 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Painter's practice located?
Dr. Painter's current practice address is in Breese, IL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Painter's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Painter 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, which puts Dr. Painter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 25 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. Painter's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Painter's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 64 procedures in 2018 and was 25 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Painter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Painter is affiliated with Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc, Girard Medical Center. Dr. Painter maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Painter practices?
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Hospital Joplin (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy Hospital Carthage (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Dr. Painter's 25 Medicare procedures are above the Bartlesville average of 19. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bartlesville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Cochran | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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