Dr. James Ryan, MD
Dr. James Ryan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plano, Texas. Dr. Ryan has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#297 in Texas) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Ryan performs below average in knee (24 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Ryan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (24 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Plano is home to 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Plano area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Ryan first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Ryan's 24 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Ryan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Plano, TX 75093
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Ryan
How does Dr. Ryan's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Ryan has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Ryan ranks #258 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ryan perform?
Dr. Ryan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ryan in Plano?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Plano 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. Ryan 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. Ryan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Ryan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ryan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ryan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ryan is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plan, Medical City Dallas, Texas Institute For Surgery At Presbyterian Hospit, Medical City Plano.
How does Dr. Ryan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Plano?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Plano, Dr. Ryan ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Plano has 290 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ryan practices?
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Texas Health Center For Diagnostics & Surgery Plan (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Medical City Dallas (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 Plano, Texas
Dr. Ryan's 44 Medicare procedures are below the Plano average of 148. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Plano.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Khalid Yousuf | 290 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Roger Emerson | 187 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Montgomery | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Barrington | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Reitman | 95 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Adam Wright | 94 | Hip, Knee |
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