Dr. Andrew Hester, M.D.
Dr. Andrew Hester is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Hester has performed 100 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#35 in Texas) and 57 hip replacements, for a combined total of 157 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Hester performs well above average in knee (100 vs 41 avg), above average in hip (57 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Hester's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (100 cases) and hip replacements (57 cases).
Tyler is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Tyler area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Hester first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hester's 100 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Hester Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Tyler, TX 75701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hester has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Hester
How does Dr. Hester's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Hester has performed 157 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hester ranks #35 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hester perform?
Dr. Hester's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (100 cases) and hip replacement (57 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hester in Tyler?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Tyler 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 Texas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hester 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. Hester's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 157 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Hester perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hester's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (100 cases), hip replacement (57 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hester affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hester is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center.
How does Dr. Hester compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tyler?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Tyler, Dr. Hester ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Hester is among the highest-volume surgeons in Tyler.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hester practices?
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital (1 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 Tyler, Texas
Dr. Hester's 157 Medicare procedures are above the Tyler average of 156. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tyler.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Kaminski | 452 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Volatile | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Roger McCown | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Conflitti | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Phillips | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Walker | 75 | Knee |
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