Dr. William Shell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Shell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Shell performed 102 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in Tennessee) and 45 hip replacements (#35 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 147 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Tennessee.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
102 verified cases
#17 in Tennessee
Hip Replacement
45 verified cases
#35 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Shell

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (147 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Shell, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 615-383-2693
4230 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
NPI: 1104818269
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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