Dr. Thomas Barrett, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Barrett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Dr. Barrett has performed 58 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#5 in Rhode Island) and 41 hip replacements, for a combined total of 99 procedures.
In Rhode Island, Dr. Barrett performs above average in knee (58 vs 40 avg), above average in hip (41 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Barrett's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (58 cases) and hip replacements (41 cases).
Dr. Barrett is the only orthopedic surgeon in East Greenwich 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. Barrett extend back to 2018, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 19 to 99 in the most recent data, a 421% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Barrett's 58 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Barrett Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Contact & Location
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Barrett's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 421% from 19 procedures in 2018 to 99 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. Barrett
How does Dr. Barrett's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Barrett has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Rhode Island average of 53 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Barrett ranks #4 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Barrett perform?
Dr. Barrett's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (41 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Barrett with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Barrett ranks #5 in Rhode Island for knee replacement with 58 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 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 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. Barrett's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 99 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Barrett's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Barrett's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2018 to 99 in the most recent data, a 421% increase over 6 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 knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (41 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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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