Dr. Ian Whitney, M.D.
Contact & Location
210-450-6810
Boerne, TX 78015
Dr. Whitney performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #290 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Whitney
Practice. Dr. Ian Whitney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boerne, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 26 knee replacements and 25 shoulder replacements, 51 procedures in all. That is #290 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 51, up 219%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Boerne has 2 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 0 | 18 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 | 16 | 32 |
| 2024 | 0 | 26 | 25 |
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, 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. Whitney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 219% from 16 procedures in 2017 to 51 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 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Whitney ranks #233 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whitney perform?
Dr. Whitney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and shoulder replacement (25 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Whitney in Boerne?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Boerne 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. Whitney 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Whitney's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 51 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. Whitney's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2017 to 51 in the most recent data, a 219% increase over 7 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 knee replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (25 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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, University Health System, Methodist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Whitney practices?
University Health System (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Methodist Hospital (3 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 Boerne, Texas
Dr. Whitney's 51 Medicare procedures are above the Boerne average of 34. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boerne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joel Nilsson | 16 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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