Dr. James Sherrell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Sherrell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knoxville, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Sherrell performed 90 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#20 in Tennessee) and 70 hip replacements (#12 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 160 procedures. This places Dr. Sherrell among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Tennessee.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
90 verified cases
#20 in Tennessee
Hip Replacement
70 verified cases
#12 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Sherrell

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (160 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Sherrell, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 865-558-4400
1422 Old Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
NPI: 1225246044
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.