Dr. Taylor Dennison, M.D.
Contact & Location
931-526-9518
Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. Dennison performs more hip replacement procedures than 94% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #6 of 119 ranked hip surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Dennison
Practice. Dr. Taylor Dennison is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cookeville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 90 hip replacements and 69 knee replacements, 159 procedures in all. That is #6 in Tennessee for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 53 procedures a year to 159, up 200%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 90 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 36.
Local context. Cookeville has 5 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 | 26 |
| 2017 | 26 | 50 |
| 2018 | 43 | 76 |
| 2019 | 52 | 92 |
| 2020 | 55 | 76 |
| 2021 | 92 | 83 |
| 2022 | 90 | 82 |
| 2023 | 89 | 63 |
| 2024 | 90 | 69 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Dennison Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dennison's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 200% from 53 procedures in 2016 to 159 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 Hip Replacement
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Prehabilitation: Preparing Your Body for SurgeryEvidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dennison
How does Dr. Dennison's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Dennison has performed 159 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dennison ranks #13 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dennison perform?
Dr. Dennison's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (90 cases) and knee replacement (69 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Dennison with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Dennison ranks #6 in Tennessee for hip replacement with 90 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 219 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dennison 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. Dennison 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Dennison's total volume across all insurers at roughly 520 to 660 procedures against the 159 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. Dennison's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dennison's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 53 procedures in 2016 to 159 in the most recent data, a 200% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 175 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Dennison perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dennison's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (90 cases), knee replacement (69 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dennison affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dennison is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center.
How does Dr. Dennison compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cookeville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Cookeville, Dr. Dennison ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Dennison has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dennison 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. Dennison's 159 Medicare procedures are above the Cookeville average of 79. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cookeville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gregory Roberts | 117 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Turnbull | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pahl | 32 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kenneth Grinspun | 16 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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