Dr. James Leonard, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Leonard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Leonard performed 25 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #26 in Tennessee. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
25 verified cases
#26 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Leonard

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Leonard, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 708-226-3300
1215 21st Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
NPI: 1710154331
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 18 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Tennessee Orthopedic Surgeons

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Dr. Herman Botero - Knoxville 341 procedures
Dr. David Deboer - Nashville 238 procedures
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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