Dr. Eric Price, M.D.
Contact & Location
936-321-8000
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Dr. Price performs more knee replacement procedures than 90% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #45 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Price
Practice. Dr. Eric Price is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in The Woodlands, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 91 knee replacements, 53 hip replacements, and 30 shoulder replacements, 174 procedures in all. That is #45 in Texas for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 115 procedures a year to 174, up 51%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 91 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. The Woodlands has 14 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 78 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 | 70 | 13 |
| 2015 | 34 | 71 | 11 |
| 2016 | 39 | 85 | 12 |
| 2017 | 39 | 85 | 16 |
| 2018 | 70 | 79 | 12 |
| 2019 | 52 | 103 | 11 |
| 2020 | 74 | 67 | 21 |
| 2021 | 68 | 75 | 26 |
| 2022 | 71 | 83 | 18 |
| 2023 | 59 | 93 | 24 |
| 2024 | 53 | 91 | 30 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Price's total volume across all insurers at roughly 570 to 710 procedures against the 174 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. 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, Houston Methodist West 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); Houston Methodist West Hospital (4 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 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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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