Dr. Joel Dennison, MD
Contact & Location
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Dr. Joel Dennison is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Dennison has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#414 in Texas) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 30 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Dennison performs below average in knee (15 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Dennison's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (15 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Fort Worth is home to 24 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fort Worth area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Dennison first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Dennison's 15 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Dennison Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
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. Dennison
How does Dr. Dennison's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Dennison has performed 30 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. Dennison ranks #358 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dennison perform?
Dr. Dennison's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dennison in Fort Worth?
Yes. There are 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth 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. Dennison 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. Dennison's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 30 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Dennison perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dennison's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dennison affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dennison is affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F.
How does Dr. Dennison compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth, Dr. Dennison ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Worth has 168 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dennison practices?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F (4 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 Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Dennison's 30 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Worth average of 128. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Worth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajai Cadambi | 168 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Theodore Crofford | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey McGowen | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Ogden | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Schmidt | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Haile | 123 | Hip, Knee |
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