Dr. David Doherty
Contact & Location
713-486-3550
Bellaire, TX 77401
Kingwood, TX 77339
Dr. Doherty performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #258 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Doherty
Practice. Dr. David Doherty is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bellaire, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 26 hip replacements, 55 procedures in all. That is #258 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 32 procedures a year to 55, up 72%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bellaire has 5 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 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 | 22 |
| 2023 | 26 | 19 |
| 2024 | 26 | 29 |
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, 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. Doherty Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Doherty's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 72% from 32 procedures in 2021 to 55 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Doherty
How does Dr. Doherty's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Doherty has performed 55 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Doherty ranks #206 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Doherty perform?
Dr. Doherty's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Doherty in Bellaire?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bellaire 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. Doherty 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Doherty's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 55 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. Doherty's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Doherty's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2021 to 55 in the most recent data, a 72% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 55 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Doherty perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Doherty's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Doherty affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Doherty is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
How does Dr. Doherty compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bellaire?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bellaire, Dr. Doherty ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Doherty is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bellaire.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Doherty practices?
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Memorial Hermann Hospital System (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 Bellaire, Texas
Dr. Doherty's 55 Medicare procedures are at the Bellaire average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bellaire.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Rodriguez Quintana | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Parsley | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Berkman | 15 | Knee |
| Dr. Robert Frangie | 14 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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