Dr. Akbar Hussaini, M.D.
Dr. Akbar Hussaini is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Burnet, Texas. Dr. Hussaini has completed 35 knee replacements (#202 in Texas), 17 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 66 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Hussaini performs near average in knee (35 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 30 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Hussaini performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (35 cases), followed by hip replacements (17) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Hussaini is the only orthopedic surgeon in Burnet represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Hussaini extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 38 to 66 in the most recent data, a 74% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Hussaini's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Hussaini Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Burnet, TX 78611
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hussaini's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 74% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 66 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hussaini
How does Dr. Hussaini's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Hussaini has performed 66 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hussaini ranks #155 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hussaini perform?
Dr. Hussaini performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Hussaini's practice located?
Dr. Hussaini practices in Burnet, Texas. The office is located at 200 John W Hoover Pkwy, Burnet, TX 78611. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hussaini for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hussaini represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Hussaini's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 66 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Hussaini's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hussaini's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 66 in the most recent data, a 74% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 66 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Hussaini perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hussaini's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Hussaini among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
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