Dr. Jeffrey Schlimmer, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Jeffrey Schlimmer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Corpus Christi, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Schlimmer performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#189 in Texas) and 12 shoulder replacements (#116 in Texas), for a combined total of 48 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
36 verified cases
#189 in Texas
Shoulder Replacement
12 verified cases
#116 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Schlimmer

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

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Schlimmer, 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: 361-883-2000
6118 Parkway Dr.
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
NPI: 1871598730
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available
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.