Dr. Todd Horton, M.D.
Contact & Location
423-245-3161
Kingsport, TN 37660
Johnson City, TN 37604
Dr. Horton performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 48% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Horton
Practice. Dr. Todd Horton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kingsport, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements. That is #30 in Tennessee for shoulder replacement. Dr. Horton also holds credentials in Hand Surgery. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 41 in 2019 and stands at 24 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Kingsport has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Horton also holds hospital privileges in TN and VA, a practice that extends beyond Tennessee.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 24 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Horton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Horton's recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2019 and stood at 24 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Horton
How does Dr. Horton's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Horton has performed 24 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. Horton ranks #168 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Horton perform?
Dr. Horton's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Horton in Kingsport?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport 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. Horton 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Horton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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. Horton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Horton's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2019 and was 24 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Horton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Horton is affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center, Smyth County Community Hospital, Lonesome Pine Hospital. Dr. Horton maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Horton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport, Dr. Horton ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Kingsport has 135 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Horton practices?
Holston Valley Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Smyth County Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lonesome Pine Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kingsport, Tennessee
Dr. Horton's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Kingsport average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kingsport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Park | 135 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jared Cordon | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cory Knecht | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bruce Miller | 25 | Knee |
| Dr. Jeffery France | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. Lindsay Remy | 15 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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