Dr. Rory Dunham, D.O.
Dr. Rory Dunham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Dr. Dunham has performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#44 in Oklahoma) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Oklahoma, Dr. Dunham performs below average in knee (34 vs 46 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Dunham's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (34 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Dunham is the only orthopedic surgeon in Midwest City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Dunham extend back to 2014, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 46 in the most recent data, a 229% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Dunham's 34 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. Dunham Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Contact & Location
Midwest City, OK 73130
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dunham's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 229% from 14 procedures in 2014 to 46 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dunham
How does Dr. Dunham's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Dunham has performed 46 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. Dunham ranks #53 out of 122 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dunham perform?
Dr. Dunham's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Dunham's practice located?
Dr. Dunham practices in Midwest City, Oklahoma. The office is located at 9060 Harmony Dr, Midwest City, OK 73130. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dunham for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dunham 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. Dunham's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dunham's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dunham's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2014 to 46 in the most recent data, a 229% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Dunham perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dunham's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dunham affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dunham is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc, Mercy Health Love County, Arbuckle Memorial Hospital Authority.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dunham practices?
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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