Dr. John Turnbull, MD
Contact & Location
931-526-9518
Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. Turnbull performs more knee replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #76 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Turnbull
Dr. John Turnbull is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cookeville, Tennessee. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Turnbull performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#76 in Tennessee) and 31 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 71 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Turnbull performs near the state average in knee (40 vs 46), near the state average in hip (31 vs 36).
Dr. Turnbull's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (40 cases) and hip replacements (31 cases).
Cookeville is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Cookeville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Turnbull extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 51 to 71 in the most recent data, a 39% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Turnbull's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 | 28 |
| 2014 | 26 | 31 |
| 2015 | 15 | 28 |
| 2016 | 23 | 30 |
| 2017 | 24 | 22 |
| 2018 | 18 | 22 |
| 2019 | 12 | 40 |
| 2020 | 20 | 23 |
| 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| 2022 | 29 | 40 |
| 2023 | 28 | 21 |
| 2024 | 31 | 40 |
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. Turnbull Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Turnbull's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 39% from 51 procedures in 2013 to 71 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. Turnbull
How does Dr. Turnbull's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Turnbull has performed 71 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Turnbull ranks #78 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Turnbull perform?
Dr. Turnbull's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Turnbull in Cookeville?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Cookeville 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. Turnbull 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. Turnbull's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 71 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. Turnbull's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Turnbull's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2013 to 71 in the most recent data, a 39% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 71 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Turnbull perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Turnbull's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Turnbull affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Turnbull is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center.
How does Dr. Turnbull compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cookeville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Cookeville, Dr. Turnbull ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Turnbull is among the highest-volume surgeons in Cookeville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Turnbull practices?
Cookeville Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cumberland 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 Cookeville, Tennessee
Dr. Turnbull's 71 Medicare procedures are below the Cookeville average of 79. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cookeville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Taylor Dennison | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Roberts | 117 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pahl | 32 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kenneth Grinspun | 16 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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