Dr. Patrick Gannon, MD
Dr. Patrick Gannon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in McAlester, Oklahoma. Dr. Gannon has completed 35 hip replacements (#19 in Oklahoma), 26 knee replacements, and 17 shoulder replacements, totaling 78 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Oklahoma, Dr. Gannon performs near average in hip (35 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (26 vs 46 avg), below average in shoulder (17 vs 22 avg).
Dr. Gannon performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (35 cases), followed by knee replacements (26) and shoulder replacements (17).
Dr. Gannon is the only orthopedic surgeon in McAlester represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Gannon's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 150 procedures in 2016 before settling at 78 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Gannon's 35 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Gannon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Contact & Location
McAlester, OK 74501
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gannon's recorded volume peaked at 150 procedures in 2016 and stood at 78 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gannon
How does Dr. Gannon's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Gannon has performed 78 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Oklahoma average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gannon ranks #30 out of 122 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gannon perform?
Dr. Gannon performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (35 cases), knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Gannon with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Gannon ranks #19 in Oklahoma for hip replacement with 35 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 122 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Gannon's practice located?
Dr. Gannon practices in McAlester, Oklahoma. The office is located at 1 E Clark Bass Blvd, McAlester, OK 74501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gannon for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gannon 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. Gannon's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 78 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gannon's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Gannon's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 150 procedures in 2016 and was 78 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.
Does Dr. Gannon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gannon's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (35 cases), knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Gannon among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gannon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gannon is affiliated with Mcalester Regional Health Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gannon practices?
Mcalester Regional Health Center (3 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.
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