Dr. Jonathan Clark, M.D.
Contact & Location
423-844-6450
Bristol, TN 37620
Dr. Clark performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 55% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #26 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Clark
Dr. Jonathan Clark is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bristol, Tennessee. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Clark performed 26 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #26 in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, Dr. Clark performs near the state average in shoulder (26 vs 32).
Dr. Clark's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 26 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Bristol is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bristol area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Clark also maintains hospital privileges in TN and VA, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Tennessee.
Medicare records for Dr. Clark extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 26 in the most recent data, a 44% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Clark's 26 verified procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 13 | 23 |
| 2019 | 0 | 26 |
| 2020 | 0 | 25 |
| 2021 | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | 0 | 36 |
| 2023 | 0 | 40 |
| 2024 | 0 | 26 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Clark Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clark's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 44% from 18 procedures in 2015 to 26 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. Clark
How does Dr. Clark's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Clark has performed 26 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. Clark ranks #162 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clark perform?
Dr. Clark's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 26 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Clark 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. Clark 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Clark's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 26 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. Clark's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Clark's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2015 to 26 in the most recent data, a 44% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 40 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clark affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clark is affiliated with Bristol Regional Medical Center, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Smyth County Community Hospital, Holston Valley Medical Center, Lonesome Pine Hospital. Dr. Clark maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Clark compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bristol?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Bristol, Dr. Clark ranks #4 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. Clark practices?
Bristol Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Johnston Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Smyth County Community 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. Clark's 26 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. John Phillips | 20 | Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Duncan | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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