Dr. Brian Tonne, M.D.
Contact & Location
865-546-2663
Knoxville, TN 37920
Knoxville, TN 37920
Dr. Tonne performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #70 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Tonne
Practice. Dr. Brian Tonne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 43 knee replacements and 30 hip replacements, 73 procedures in all. That is #70 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 27 procedures a year to 73, up 170%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Knoxville has 32 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 27 |
| 2017 | 12 | 15 |
| 2018 | 13 | 30 |
| 2019 | 0 | 32 |
| 2020 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 20 | 23 |
| 2022 | 19 | 48 |
| 2023 | 12 | 46 |
| 2024 | 30 | 43 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Tonne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tonne's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 170% from 27 procedures in 2016 to 73 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tonne ranks #74 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tonne perform?
Dr. Tonne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tonne in Knoxville?
Yes. There are 32 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 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Tonne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 310 procedures against the 73 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. Tonne's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tonne's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2016 to 73 in the most recent data, a 170% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 73 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Tonne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tonne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), hip replacement (30 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), Leconte Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Tonne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville?
Among the 32 orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville, Dr. Tonne ranks #14 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Knoxville has 386 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); Leconte Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); 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 Knoxville, Tennessee
Dr. Tonne's 73 Medicare procedures are below the Knoxville average of 180. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Knoxville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Herman Botero | 386 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Conrad Ivie | 183 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Nadaud | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Sherrell | 156 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Harold Cates | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Dilworth | 141 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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