Dr. Ian Whitney, M.D.
Dr. Ian Whitney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boerne, Texas. Dr. Whitney has completed 32 shoulder replacements (#31 in Texas), 16 knee replacements, and 15 hip replacements, totaling 63 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Whitney performs above average in shoulder (32 vs 26 avg), below average in knee (16 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Whitney performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is shoulder replacements (32 cases), followed by knee replacements (16) and hip replacements (15).
Dr. Whitney is the only orthopedic surgeon in Boerne represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Whitney extend back to 2017, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 63 in the most recent data, a 294% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Whitney's 32 verified procedures is near the national average of 28.
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. Whitney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Boerne, TX 78015
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 294% from 16 procedures in 2017 to 63 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. Whitney
How does Dr. Whitney's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Whitney has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Whitney ranks #167 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whitney perform?
Dr. Whitney performs all three major joint replacement procedures: shoulder replacement (32 cases), knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Whitney's practice located?
Dr. Whitney practices in Boerne, Texas. The office is located at 25723 Old Fredericksburg Rd, Boerne, TX 78015. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Whitney for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Whitney's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2017 to 63 in the most recent data, a 294% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Whitney perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Whitney's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (32 cases), knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Whitney among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Whitney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Whitney is affiliated with Ut Health San Antonio Multispecialty & Research Ho, Baptist Medical Center, University Health System.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Whitney practices?
Baptist Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Health System (3 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.
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