Dr. Joseph Niland
Contact & Location
615-342-0038
Nashville, TN 37203
Dr. Niland performs more knee replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #54 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Niland
Practice. Dr. Joseph Niland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 52 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 75 procedures in all. That is #54 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Niland first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 52 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Nashville has 37 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Niland also holds hospital privileges in TN and MO, a practice that extends beyond Tennessee.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 44 procedures in 2023 and 75 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Niland Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Niland has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Niland
How does Dr. Niland's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Niland has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Niland ranks #73 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Niland perform?
Dr. Niland's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Niland in Nashville?
Yes. There are 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville 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. Niland 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. Niland's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 320 procedures against the 75 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.
Does Dr. Niland perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Niland's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Niland affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Niland is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City, Boone Hospital Center, Tristar Horizon Medical Center. Dr. Niland maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Niland compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville?
Among the 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Niland ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Nashville has 265 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Niland practices?
Tristar Centennial Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Boone Hospital 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 Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Niland's 75 Medicare procedures are below the Nashville average of 147. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Nashville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Deboer | 265 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Raab | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jefferson Morrison | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Mayes | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Carpenter | 120 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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