Dr. Hunter Hood, MD
Dr. Hunter Hood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Hood has performed 33 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#84 in Tennessee) and 27 hip replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Hood performs below average in knee (33 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (27 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Hood's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (33 cases) and hip replacements (27 cases).
Nashville is home to 35 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. Hood first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Hood's 33 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Hood Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Nashville, TN 37232
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hood has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Hood
How does Dr. Hood's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Hood has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hood ranks #81 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hood perform?
Dr. Hood's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hood in Nashville?
Yes. There are 35 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. Hood 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. Hood's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 60 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Hood perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hood's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hood affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hood is affiliated with Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Hood compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville?
Among the 35 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Hood ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Nashville has 238 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hood practices?
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Vanderbilt University Medical Center (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 Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Hood's 60 Medicare procedures are below the Nashville average of 156. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Nashville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Deboer | 238 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jefferson Morrison | 165 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Raab | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Shell | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Philip Karpos | 142 | Hip, Knee |
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