Dr. Brian Tonne, M.D.
Dr. Brian Tonne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Tonne has performed 46 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#60 in Tennessee) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 58 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Tonne performs near average in knee (46 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Tonne's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 79% of reported Medicare volume.
Knoxville is home to 30 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Knoxville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Tonne extend back to 2016, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 27 to 58 in the most recent data, a 115% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Tonne's 46 verified procedures is near 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. Tonne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Knoxville, TN 37920
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tonne's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 115% from 27 procedures in 2016 to 58 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. Tonne
How does Dr. Tonne's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Tonne has performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tonne ranks #84 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tonne perform?
Dr. Tonne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tonne in Knoxville?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville 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. Tonne 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. Tonne's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Tonne's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tonne's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2016 to 58 in the most recent data, a 115% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 67 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Tonne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tonne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tonne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tonne is affiliated with University Of Tn Medical Center (The).
How does Dr. Tonne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville, Dr. Tonne ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Knoxville has 341 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tonne practices?
University Of Tn Medical Center (The) (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Knoxville, Tennessee
Dr. Tonne's 58 Medicare procedures are below the Knoxville average of 182. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Knoxville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Herman Botero | 341 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Nadaud | 194 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Conrad Ivie | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Harold Cates | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Sherrell | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Dilworth | 155 | Hip, Knee |
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