Dr. David Liao, DO
Dr. David Liao is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, Texas. Dr. Liao has performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#280 in Texas) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 40 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Liao performs below average in knee (26 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Liao's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (26 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Liao is the only orthopedic surgeon in Greenville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Liao's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2017 before settling at 40 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Liao's 26 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Liao Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Greenville, TX 75401
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Liao's recorded volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2017 and stood at 40 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. Liao
How does Dr. Liao's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Liao has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Liao ranks #282 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Liao perform?
Dr. Liao's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Liao's practice located?
Dr. Liao practices in Greenville, Texas. The office is located at 4211 Joe Ramsey Blvd E Ste E, Greenville, TX 75401. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Liao for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Liao 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. Liao's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 40 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Liao's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Liao's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2017 and was 40 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.
Does Dr. Liao perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Liao's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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