Dr. Joel Hurt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joel Hurt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Austin, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Hurt performed 67 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#79 in Texas) and 21 shoulder replacements (#60 in Texas), for a combined total of 88 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Texas.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
67 verified cases
#79 in Texas
Shoulder Replacement
21 verified cases
#60 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hurt

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (88 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Hurt, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 512-856-1000
11675 Jollyville Rd
Austin, TX 78759
NPI: 1811998651
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
âš― Sports medicine specialist
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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.
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