Dr. Jacob Worsham, M.D.
Contact & Location
918-494-2665
Tulsa, OK 74137
Owasso, OK 74055
Dr. Worsham performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 36 ranked shoulder surgeons in Oklahoma.
About Dr. Worsham
Practice. Dr. Jacob Worsham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The latest annual CMS data records 16 shoulder replacements. That is #29 in Oklahoma for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Dr. Worsham first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Tulsa has 28 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 16 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Worsham Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
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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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Worsham
How does Dr. Worsham's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Worsham has performed 16 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. Worsham ranks #98 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Worsham perform?
Dr. Worsham's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Worsham in Tulsa?
Yes. There are 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa 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 Oklahoma surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Worsham 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. Worsham's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 60 procedures against the 16 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Worsham affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Worsham is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc, Ascension St John Owasso, Saint Francis Hospital, Inc, Ascension St John Medical Center.
How does Dr. Worsham compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa?
Among the 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa, Dr. Worsham ranks #24 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tulsa has 415 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Worsham practices?
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Saint Francis Hospital, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Worsham's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Tulsa average of 174. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tulsa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yogesh Mittal | 415 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sarat Kunapuli | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Justin Reid | 186 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Browne | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jennifer Peterson | 143 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Crawley | 115 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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