Dr. Joseph Conflitti, M.D.
Contact & Location
903-596-3844
Tyler, TX 75701
Dr. Conflitti performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #89 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Conflitti
Practice. Dr. Joseph Conflitti is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 61 knee replacements and 31 hip replacements, 92 procedures in all. That is #89 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 52 procedures a year to 92, up 77%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 61 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Tyler has 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 40 |
| 2014 | 0 | 30 |
| 2015 | 14 | 53 |
| 2016 | 0 | 53 |
| 2017 | 22 | 51 |
| 2018 | 22 | 54 |
| 2019 | 28 | 61 |
| 2020 | 23 | 48 |
| 2021 | 23 | 38 |
| 2022 | 24 | 59 |
| 2023 | 31 | 63 |
| 2024 | 31 | 61 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Conflitti Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Conflitti's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 77% from 52 procedures in 2013 to 92 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Conflitti
How does Dr. Conflitti's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Conflitti has performed 92 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Conflitti ranks #93 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Conflitti perform?
Dr. Conflitti's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Conflitti in Tyler?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Tyler 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. Conflitti 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Conflitti's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 390 procedures against the 92 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. Conflitti's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Conflitti's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 52 procedures in 2013 to 92 in the most recent data, a 77% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 94 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Conflitti perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Conflitti's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Conflitti affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Conflitti is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital.
How does Dr. Conflitti compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tyler?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Tyler, Dr. Conflitti ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Conflitti is among the highest-volume surgeons in Tyler.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Conflitti practices?
Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler (3 out of 5 CMS stars); Christus Mother Frances Hospital (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 Tyler, Texas
Dr. Conflitti's 92 Medicare procedures are below the Tyler average of 144. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tyler.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Kaminski | 416 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Hester | 180 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Roger McCown | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Hobbs | 79 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Volatile | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Wupperman | 72 | Shoulder |
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