Dr. Thomas Barrett, M.D.
Contact & Location
401-402-1090
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Dr. Barrett performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Rhode Island.
About Dr. Barrett
Practice. Dr. Thomas Barrett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The latest annual CMS data records 45 hip replacements and 36 knee replacements, 81 procedures in all. That is #3 in Rhode Island for hip replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 81, up 326%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 45 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 20 |
| 2020 | 23 | 34 |
| 2021 | 27 | 42 |
| 2022 | 30 | 36 |
| 2023 | 41 | 58 |
| 2024 | 45 | 36 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Barrett Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Barrett's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 326% from 19 procedures in 2018 to 81 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 Hip Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Barrett
How does Dr. Barrett's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Barrett has performed 81 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Rhode Island average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Barrett ranks #6 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Barrett perform?
Dr. Barrett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (45 cases) and knee replacement (36 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Barrett with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Barrett ranks #3 in Rhode Island for hip replacement with 45 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 28 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Barrett's practice located?
Dr. Barrett practices in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The office is located at 1598 S County Trl Ste 100, East Greenwich, RI 02818. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Barrett for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Barrett 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Barrett's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 340 procedures against the 81 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. Barrett's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Barrett's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2018 to 81 in the most recent data, a 326% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Barrett perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Barrett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (45 cases), knee replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barrett affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Barrett is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Kent County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Barrett practices?
The Miriam Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rhode Island Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kent County Memorial Hospital (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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