Dr. Tyler Morris, M.D.
Contact & Location
931-905-1001
Clarksville, TN 37040
Nashville, TN 37232
Dr. Morris performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 50% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Morris
Practice. Dr. Tyler Morris is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clarksville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements and 11 knee replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #29 in Tennessee for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 35, up 150%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Clarksville has 7 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 |
| 2022 | 31 | 15 |
| 2023 | 13 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 | 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, 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. Morris Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Morris's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 150% from 14 procedures in 2020 to 35 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Morris
How does Dr. Morris's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Morris has performed 35 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. Morris ranks #137 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Morris perform?
Dr. Morris's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (24 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Morris in Clarksville?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clarksville 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. Morris 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, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Morris's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 35 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. Morris's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Morris's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2020 to 35 in the most recent data, a 150% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Morris perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Morris's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Morris affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Morris is affiliated with Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital.
How does Dr. Morris compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clarksville?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clarksville, Dr. Morris ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Morris is among the highest-volume surgeons in Clarksville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Morris practices?
Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (1 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 Clarksville, Tennessee
Dr. Morris's 35 Medicare procedures are above the Clarksville average of 29. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clarksville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kurtis Kowalski | 63 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. William Devries | 37 | Knee |
| Dr. Lucas Teske | 28 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Alison Cabrera | 16 | Shoulder |
| Dr. William Beazley | 13 | Knee |
| Dr. Keith Starkweather | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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