Dr. James Harris, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Harris is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Harris performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#363 in Texas) and 14 hip replacements (#227 in Texas), for a combined total of 32 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
18 verified cases
#363 in Texas
Hip Replacement
14 verified cases
#227 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Harris

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Harris, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 903-939-7551
3414 Golden Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
NPI: 1487640173
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Dr. Kenneth Kaminski - Tyler 452 procedures
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Dr. Christopher Phelps - San Antonio 350 procedures
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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