Dr. Eric Price, MD
Contact & Location
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Dr. Eric Price is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in The Woodlands, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Price has completed 91 knee replacements (#45 in Texas), 53 hip replacements, and 30 shoulder replacements, totaling 174 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Price performs well above average in knee (91 vs 42 avg), above average in hip (53 vs 31 avg), near average in shoulder (30 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Price performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (91 cases), followed by hip replacements (53) and shoulder replacements (30).
The Woodlands is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the The Woodlands area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Price extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 115 to 174 in the most recent data, a 51% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Price's 91 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Price Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Price's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 51% from 115 procedures in 2013 to 174 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. Price
How does Dr. Price's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Price has performed 174 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Price ranks #23 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Price perform?
Dr. Price performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (53 cases), shoulder replacement (30 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Price in The Woodlands?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands 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. Price 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. Price's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 174 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Price's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Price's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 115 procedures in 2013 to 174 in the most recent data, a 51% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 176 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Price perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Price's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (53 cases), shoulder replacement (30 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Price among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Price affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Price is affiliated with Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
How does Dr. Price compare to other orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands, Dr. Price ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Price has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Price practices?
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital (5 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 The Woodlands, Texas
Dr. Price's 174 Medicare procedures are above the The Woodlands average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in The Woodlands.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Chimenti | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raheel Ali | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Braden Hartline | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kelly Blevins | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rabah Qadir | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Neville Flowers | 54 | Hip, Knee |
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