Dr. James Ballard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Ballard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oregon City, Oregon. In 2023, Dr. Ballard performed 85 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#6 in Oregon) and 47 hip replacements (#12 in Oregon), for a combined total of 132 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Oregon.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
85 verified cases
#6 in Oregon
Hip Replacement
47 verified cases
#12 in Oregon

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ballard

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (132 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ballard, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 503-656-0836
1508 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
NPI: 1427083666
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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