Dr. Dean Papaliodis, M.D.
Contact & Location
817-854-9969
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Keller, TX 76248
Dr. Papaliodis performs more knee replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #463 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Papaliodis
Practice. Dr. Dean Papaliodis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements. That is #463 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 3 years. Volume has held between 11 and 13 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Fort Worth has 24 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 |
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. Papaliodis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Papaliodis's procedure volume has been consistent across 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 13 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Papaliodis
How does Dr. Papaliodis's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Papaliodis has performed 12 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. Papaliodis ranks #557 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Papaliodis perform?
Dr. Papaliodis's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Papaliodis in Fort Worth?
Yes. There are 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth 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. Papaliodis 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. Papaliodis's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Papaliodis's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Papaliodis's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 13 procedures per year between 2021 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Papaliodis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Papaliodis is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance.
How does Dr. Papaliodis compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth, Dr. Papaliodis ranks #24 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Worth has 168 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Papaliodis practices?
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth (hip/knee complication rate above national average); Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Papaliodis's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Worth average of 125. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Worth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajai Cadambi | 168 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Theodore Crofford | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey McGowen | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Ogden | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Schmidt | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Haile | 123 | Hip, Knee |
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