Dr. Jason Carter, MD
Contact & Location
936-634-8800
Lufkin, TX 75904
Dr. Carter performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #167 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Carter
Dr. Jason Carter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lufkin, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Carter performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #167 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Carter performs near the state average in knee (40 vs 42).
Dr. Carter's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 40 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Lufkin is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lufkin area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Carter extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 40 in the most recent data, a 233% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Carter's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 40 |
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. 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. Carter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 233% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 40 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Carter
How does Dr. Carter's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Carter has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Carter ranks #297 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carter perform?
Dr. Carter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 40 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Carter in Lufkin?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin 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. Carter 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, which puts Dr. Carter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 40 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. Carter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Carter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 40 in the most recent data, a 233% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2020.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center, Sabine County Hospital, Chi St Lukes Health Memorial San Augustine.
How does Dr. Carter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Lufkin, Dr. Carter ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Carter is among the highest-volume surgeons in Lufkin.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Carter practices?
Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Woodland Heights Medical Center (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 Lufkin, Texas
Dr. Carter's 40 Medicare procedures are above the Lufkin average of 27. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lufkin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Johnathan Williams | 43 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Peter Ross | 25 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Fuentes | 20 | Knee |
| Dr. Kristopher McCall | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. James Hurst | 14 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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