Dr. Daniel Fuentes, D.O.
Contact & Location
936-634-8800
Lufkin, TX 75904
Dr. Fuentes performs more knee replacement procedures than 27% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #355 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Fuentes
Practice. Dr. Daniel Fuentes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lufkin, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements. That is #355 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 42 in 2017 and stands at 20 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Lufkin has 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 17 |
| 2014 | 0 | 28 |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 0 | 42 |
| 2018 | 0 | 24 |
| 2019 | 12 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 14 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 16 |
| 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0 | 20 |
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. 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. Fuentes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fuentes's recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2017 and stood at 20 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fuentes
How does Dr. Fuentes's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Fuentes has performed 20 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. Fuentes ranks #443 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fuentes perform?
Dr. Fuentes's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fuentes in Lufkin?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin 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. Fuentes 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, which puts Dr. Fuentes's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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. Fuentes's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fuentes's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2017 and was 20 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
How does Dr. Fuentes compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin, Dr. Fuentes ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lufkin has 43 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lufkin, Texas
Dr. Fuentes's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Lufkin average of 27. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lufkin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Johnathan Williams | 43 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jason Carter | 40 | Knee |
| Dr. Peter Ross | 25 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kristopher McCall | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. James Hurst | 14 | Knee |
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