Dr. John Phillips, M.D.
Contact & Location
423-844-6450
Bristol, TN 37620
Dr. Phillips performs more knee replacement procedures than 23% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #134 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Phillips
Practice. Dr. John Phillips is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bristol, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements. That is #134 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume peaked at 37 in 2022 and stands at 20 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bristol has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Phillips also holds hospital privileges in TN and VA, a practice that extends beyond Tennessee.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 | 0 | 28 |
| 2019 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 12 | 25 |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | 20 |
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. 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. Phillips Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Phillips's recorded volume peaked at 37 procedures in 2022 and stood at 20 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Phillips
How does Dr. Phillips's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Phillips has performed 20 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. Phillips ranks #182 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Phillips perform?
Dr. Phillips's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Phillips in Bristol?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Bristol 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. Phillips 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, which puts Dr. Phillips's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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. Phillips's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Phillips's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 37 procedures in 2022 and was 20 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Phillips affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Greeneville Community Hospital, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Lonesome Pine Hospital, Smyth County Community Hospital. Dr. Phillips maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Phillips compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bristol?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Bristol, Dr. Phillips ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bristol has 78 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Phillips practices?
Bristol Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Greeneville Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Johnston Memorial Hospital (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 Bristol, Tennessee
Dr. Phillips's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Bristol average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bristol.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Whitman | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gabriel Hommel | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Carver | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Clark | 26 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Tyler Duncan | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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