Shoulder
Dr. Aaron Roberts, D.O
Dr. Aaron Roberts is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Roberts has performed 29 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #24 in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, Dr. Roberts performs near average in shoulder (29 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Roberts's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 29 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Maryville is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Maryville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Roberts first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Roberts's 29 verified procedures is near the national average of 28.
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. Roberts Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Maryville, TN 37804
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Roberts
How does Dr. Roberts's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Roberts has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Tennessee average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Roberts ranks #151 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Roberts perform?
Dr. Roberts's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 29 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Roberts in Maryville?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Maryville 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 Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Roberts 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. Roberts's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Roberts affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Roberts is affiliated with Blount Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Roberts compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Maryville?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Maryville, Dr. Roberts ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Maryville has 70 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Roberts practices?
Blount Memorial Hospital (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Maryville, Tennessee
Dr. Roberts's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Maryville average of 51. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Maryville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Justin Jones | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brandon Asbury | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jay Winn | 46 | Hip, Knee |
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