Dr. Jameson Dear is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Amarillo, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Dear performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#337 in Texas) and 12 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
Dr. Dear's 33 Medicare procedures are near the Texas median of 40. The state has 573 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Dear's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (21 cases) and shoulder replacements (12 cases).
Amarillo is home to 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Amarillo area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dear
How does Dr. Dear's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Dear performed 33 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. Dear ranks #327 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dear perform?
Dr. Dear's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases) and shoulder replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dear in Amarillo?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Amarillo 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. Dear represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Dear's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Amarillo, Texas
Compare Dr. Dear's volume with other surgeons practicing in Amarillo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ronald Morgan | 163 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Reagan Crossnoe | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua North | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Parker | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Bradshaw | 56 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Risko | 55 | Hip, Knee |
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