Dr. Colten Luedke, D.O.
Contact & Location
979-696-3344
College Station, TX 77845
Dr. Luedke performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #237 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Luedke
Practice. Dr. Colten Luedke is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in College Station, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 31 knee replacements, 31 shoulder replacements, and 18 hip replacements, 80 procedures in all. That is #237 in Texas for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 80, up 344%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 31 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. College Station has 9 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 24 | 17 |
| 2022 | 17 | 37 | 21 |
| 2023 | 12 | 38 | 20 |
| 2024 | 18 | 31 | 31 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Luedke Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Luedke's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 344% from 18 procedures in 2018 to 80 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Luedke
How does Dr. Luedke's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Luedke has performed 80 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Luedke ranks #115 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Luedke perform?
Dr. Luedke performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Luedke 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. Luedke 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Luedke's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 80 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. Luedke's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Luedke's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2018 to 80 in the most recent data, a 344% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 80 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Luedke perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Luedke's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Luedke among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Luedke affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Luedke is affiliated with Physicians Centre,The, Bellville Medical Center, Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- College Stati, Grimes St Joseph Health Center.
How does Dr. Luedke compare to other orthopedic surgeons in College Station?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in College Station, Dr. Luedke ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Luedke is among the highest-volume surgeons in College Station.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Luedke practices?
Physicians Centre,The (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. Luedke's 80 Medicare procedures are above 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. Joseph Iero | 56 | Knee |
| Dr. Justin Brazeal | 55 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Clarence Kee | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Connally | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Spaw | 20 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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