Dr. Herman Botero, D.O.
Contact & Location
865-558-4400
Knoxville, TN 37909
Dr. Botero performs more knee replacement procedures than 99% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #1 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Botero
Practice. Dr. Herman Botero is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 330 knee replacements and 56 hip replacements, 386 procedures in all. That is #1 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 48 procedures a year to 386, up 704%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 330 procedures is more than 7x the national average of 45. That is #7 nationally.
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. Dr. Botero also holds hospital privileges in TN and NC, a practice that extends beyond Tennessee.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 22 |
| 2015 | 45 | 41 |
| 2016 | 57 | 59 |
| 2017 | 59 | 81 |
| 2018 | 56 | 100 |
| 2019 | 74 | 141 |
| 2020 | 65 | 156 |
| 2021 | 65 | 167 |
| 2022 | 60 | 187 |
| 2023 | 81 | 260 |
| 2024 | 56 | 330 |
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. Botero Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Botero's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 704% from 48 procedures in 2014 to 386 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. Botero
How does Dr. Botero's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Botero has performed 386 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 5x the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Botero ranks #1 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Botero perform?
Dr. Botero's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (330 cases) and hip replacement (56 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Botero with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Botero ranks #1 in Tennessee for knee replacement with 330 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 219 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Botero 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. Botero 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. Botero's total volume across all insurers at roughly 1,350 to 1,660 procedures against the 386 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. Botero's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Botero's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 48 procedures in 2014 to 386 in the most recent data, a 704% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 386 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Botero perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Botero's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (330 cases), hip replacement (56 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Botero affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Botero is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, Blount Memorial Hospital, Fort Loudon Medical Center, University Of Tn Medical Center (The), Highlands Cashiers Hospital. Dr. Botero maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Botero compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville?
Among the 32 orthopedic surgeons in Knoxville, Dr. Botero ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Botero has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Botero practices?
Parkwest Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Blount Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Fort Loudon Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Knoxville, Tennessee
Dr. Botero's 386 Medicare procedures are above the Knoxville average of 187. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Knoxville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dr. Paul Yau | 122 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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