Dr. Joshua Crum, M.D.
Contact & Location
512-878-4203
San Marcos, TX 78666
Dr. Crum performs more knee replacement procedures than 12% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #427 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Crum
Practice. Dr. Joshua Crum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Marcos, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 15 knee replacements. That is #427 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 6 years. Volume has held between 12 and 22 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 |
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. Crum Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Crum's procedure volume has been consistent across 6 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 22 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Crum
How does Dr. Crum's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Crum has performed 15 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. Crum ranks #505 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Crum perform?
Dr. Crum's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Crum's practice located?
Dr. Crum practices in San Marcos, Texas. The office is located at 1310 Wonder World Dr Ste 115, San Marcos, TX 78666. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Crum for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Crum 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. Crum's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 15 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. Crum's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Crum's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 6 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 22 procedures per year between 2017 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Crum affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Crum is affiliated with Ascension Seton Hays, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Crum practices?
Ascension Seton Hays (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-San Marcos (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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