Dr. Tiffany Feltman Meals, D.O.
Contact & Location
615-889-3340
Hermitage, TN 37076
Nashville, TN 37203
Nashville, TN 37203
Dickson, TN 37055
Nashville, TN 37211
Dr. Feltman Meals performs more knee replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #141 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Feltman Meals
Practice. Dr. Tiffany Feltman Meals is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hermitage, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 31 procedures in all. That is #141 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 31, up 138%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Hermitage has 3 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 17 |
| 2024 | 13 | 18 |
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. Feltman Meals Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Feltman Meals's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 138% from 13 procedures in 2021 to 31 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. Feltman Meals
How does Dr. Feltman Meals's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Feltman Meals has performed 31 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. Feltman Meals ranks #146 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Feltman Meals perform?
Dr. Feltman Meals's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Feltman Meals in Hermitage?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Hermitage 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. Feltman Meals 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. Feltman Meals's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 31 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. Feltman Meals's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Feltman Meals's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2021 to 31 in the most recent data, a 138% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Feltman Meals perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Feltman Meals's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Feltman Meals affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Feltman Meals is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center.
How does Dr. Feltman Meals compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hermitage?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Hermitage, Dr. Feltman Meals ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Feltman Meals is among the highest-volume surgeons in Hermitage.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Feltman Meals practices?
Tristar Summit Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tristar Skyline Medical Center (2 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 Hermitage, Tennessee
Dr. Feltman Meals's 31 Medicare procedures are below the Hermitage average of 51. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hermitage.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lee Swiderek | 106 | Knee |
| Dr. Sean Kaminsky | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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