Dr. Joshua Lawson, M.D.
Dr. Joshua Lawson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Lawson has performed 27 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#56 in Tennessee) and 26 knee replacements, for a combined total of 53 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Lawson performs below average in hip (27 vs 36 avg), below average in knee (26 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Lawson's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (27 cases) and knee replacements (26 cases).
Chattanooga is home to 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Chattanooga area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Lawson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Lawson's 27 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Lawson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lawson has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lawson
How does Dr. Lawson's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Lawson has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Tennessee average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lawson ranks #96 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lawson perform?
Dr. Lawson's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases) and knee replacement (26 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lawson in Chattanooga?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga 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. Lawson represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Lawson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 53 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Lawson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lawson's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases), knee replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lawson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lawson is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, Rhea Medical Center.
How does Dr. Lawson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Chattanooga, Dr. Lawson ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Chattanooga has 345 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lawson practices?
Parkridge Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Healthcare System, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rhea Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dr. Lawson's 53 Medicare procedures are below the Chattanooga average of 164. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Chattanooga.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Ballard | 345 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Nash | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Higgins | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Rogers | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Freeman | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kristopher Sanders | 115 | Hip, Knee |
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