Dr. Clarence Kee, MD
Contact & Location
College Station, TX 77845
Dr. Clarence Kee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in College Station, Texas. Dr. Kee has performed 28 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#112 in Texas) and 13 knee replacements, for a combined total of 41 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Kee performs near average in hip (28 vs 31 avg), below average in knee (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Kee's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (28 cases) and knee replacements (13 cases).
College Station is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the College Station area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kee first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kee's 28 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Kee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
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. Kee
How does Dr. Kee's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Kee has performed 41 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kee ranks #286 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kee perform?
Dr. Kee's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (28 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kee in College Station?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in College Station 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. Kee 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. Kee's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 41 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Kee perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kee's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (28 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kee affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kee is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati, Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital, Grimes St Joseph Health Center.
How does Dr. Kee compare to other orthopedic surgeons in College Station?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in College Station, Dr. Kee ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in College Station has 105 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kee practices?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital (3 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 College Station, Texas
Dr. Kee's 41 Medicare procedures are below the College Station average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in College Station.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Coy Wright | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Colten Luedke | 80 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph Iero | 56 | Knee |
| Dr. Justin Brazeal | 55 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Connally | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Spaw | 20 | Knee |
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