Dr. Scott Arthur, M.D.
Contact & Location
615-791-2630
Franklin, TN 37067
Dr. Arthur performs more knee replacement procedures than 26% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #129 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Arthur
Practice. Dr. Scott Arthur is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Franklin, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 21 knee replacements. That is #129 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 21, up 17%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Franklin has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 21 |
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. Arthur Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Arthur's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 17% from 18 procedures in 2018 to 21 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Arthur
How does Dr. Arthur's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Arthur has performed 21 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. Arthur ranks #178 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Arthur perform?
Dr. Arthur's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Arthur in Franklin?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Franklin 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. Arthur 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. Arthur's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 90 procedures against the 21 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. Arthur's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Arthur's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2018 to 21 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 21 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Arthur affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Arthur is affiliated with Williamson Medical Center, Maury Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. Arthur compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Franklin?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Franklin, Dr. Arthur ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Franklin has 235 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Arthur practices?
Williamson Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Maury Regional Hospital (3 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 Franklin, Tennessee
Dr. Arthur's 21 Medicare procedures are below the Franklin average of 102. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Franklin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cory Calendine | 235 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Perkinson | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Byram | 78 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Colin Looney | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Thomas | 68 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Stark | 59 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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