Dr. Nathaniel Odor, MD
Dr. Nathaniel Odor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dr. Odor has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#60 in Oklahoma) and 23 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In Oklahoma, Dr. Odor performs below average in knee (27 vs 46 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Odor's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (23 cases).
Oklahoma City is home to 44 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Oklahoma City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Odor first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Odor's 27 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Odor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Contact & Location
Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Odor
How does Dr. Odor's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Odor has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oklahoma average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Odor ranks #46 out of 122 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Odor perform?
Dr. Odor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Odor in Oklahoma City?
Yes. There are 44 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma City 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. Odor 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. Odor's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Odor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Odor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Odor affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Odor is affiliated with Community Hospital, Llc.
How does Dr. Odor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma City?
Among the 44 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma City, Dr. Odor ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Oklahoma City has 449 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Odor practices?
Community Hospital, Llc (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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Dr. Odor's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Oklahoma City average of 235. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oklahoma City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Jacob | 449 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Corey Ponder | 316 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Tkach | 279 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Reddick | 234 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Haynes | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Mitchell | 158 | Hip, Knee |
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