Dr. Christen Hoedt, MD
Contact & Location
Nashville, TN 37232
Dr. Christen Hoedt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hoedt has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #104 in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, Dr. Hoedt performs below average in hip (14 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Hoedt's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 14 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.
Nashville is home to 37 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Nashville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Hoedt first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Hoedt's 14 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Hoedt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hoedt
How does Dr. Hoedt's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Hoedt has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Tennessee average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Hoedt ranks #199 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hoedt perform?
Dr. Hoedt's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hoedt in Nashville?
Yes. There are 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville 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. Hoedt 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. Hoedt's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hoedt affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hoedt is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, Unc Lenoir Health Care. Dr. Hoedt maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Hoedt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville?
Among the 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Hoedt ranks #33 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Nashville has 265 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hoedt practices?
Ecu Health Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Unc Lenoir Health Care (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Hoedt's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Nashville average of 138. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Nashville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Deboer | 265 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Raab | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jefferson Morrison | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Mayes | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Carpenter | 120 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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