Dr. Paul Jacob, D.O.
Contact & Location
405-424-5426
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Dr. Jacob performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #2 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Oklahoma.
About Dr. Jacob
Practice. Dr. Paul Jacob is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The latest annual CMS data records 295 knee replacements and 136 hip replacements, 431 procedures in all. That is #2 in Oklahoma for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 31 procedures a year to 431, up 1290%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 295 procedures is more than 6x the national average of 45. That is #14 nationally.
Local context. Oklahoma City has 38 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 19 |
| 2015 | 31 | 77 |
| 2016 | 62 | 121 |
| 2017 | 112 | 123 |
| 2018 | 105 | 180 |
| 2019 | 107 | 205 |
| 2020 | 108 | 200 |
| 2021 | 124 | 260 |
| 2022 | 133 | 266 |
| 2023 | 133 | 316 |
| 2024 | 136 | 295 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Jacob Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jacob's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 1290% from 31 procedures in 2014 to 431 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. Jacob
How does Dr. Jacob's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Jacob has performed 431 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 6x the Oklahoma average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jacob ranks #1 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jacob perform?
Dr. Jacob's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (295 cases) and hip replacement (136 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Jacob with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Jacob ranks #2 in Oklahoma for knee replacement with 295 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 119 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Jacob in Oklahoma City?
Yes. There are 38 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. Jacob 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Jacob's total volume across all insurers at roughly 1,470 to 1,830 procedures against the 431 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. Jacob's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Jacob's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2014 to 431 in the most recent data, a 1290% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 449 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Jacob perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jacob's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (295 cases), hip replacement (136 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jacob affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jacob is affiliated with Community Hospital, Llc, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc, Stillwater Medical Center, Integris Health Edmond Hospital, Mercy Hospital Kingfisher, Inc.
How does Dr. Jacob compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma City?
Among the 38 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma City, Dr. Jacob ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Jacob has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jacob practices?
Community Hospital, Llc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Stillwater Medical Center (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. Jacob's 431 Medicare procedures are above the Oklahoma City average of 254. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oklahoma City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Corey Ponder | 357 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Tkach | 253 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Reddick | 219 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Faustino Kazenske | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Haynes | 174 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Mitchell | 153 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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