Knee
Dr. Justin Bartley, M.D.
Dr. Justin Bartley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Bartley has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #456 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Bartley performs below average in knee (13 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Bartley's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 13 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Tyler is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Tyler area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Bartley first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Bartley's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Bartley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Tyler, TX 75701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Bartley
How does Dr. Bartley's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Bartley has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bartley ranks #528 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bartley perform?
Dr. Bartley's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bartley 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. Bartley 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. Bartley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bartley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bartley is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital, Christus Mother Frances Hospital.
How does Dr. Bartley compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tyler?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Tyler, Dr. Bartley ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tyler has 452 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bartley practices?
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ut Health East Texas Athens Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); 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. Bartley's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Tyler average of 148. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tyler.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Kaminski | 452 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Hester | 157 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Volatile | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Roger McCown | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Conflitti | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Phillips | 90 | Hip, Knee |
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