Dr. Justin Cardenas
Contact & Location
214-220-2468
Dallas, TX 75231
Frisco, TX 75034
Dr. Cardenas performs more knee replacement procedures than 70% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #144 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Cardenas
Dr. Justin Cardenas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dallas, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Cardenas performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#144 in Texas) and 41 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 85 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Cardenas performs near the state average in knee (44 vs 42), above the state average in hip (41 vs 31).
Dr. Cardenas's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (44 cases) and hip replacements (41 cases).
Dallas is home to 40 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Dallas area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Cardenas first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Cardenas's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 45 procedures in 2023 and 85 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Cardenas Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cardenas has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cardenas
How does Dr. Cardenas's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Cardenas has performed 85 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cardenas ranks #112 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cardenas perform?
Dr. Cardenas's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (41 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cardenas in Dallas?
Yes. There are 40 orthopedic surgeons in Dallas 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. Cardenas 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. Cardenas's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 360 procedures against the 85 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.
Does Dr. Cardenas perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (41 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cardenas affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cardenas is affiliated with North Central Surgical Center Llp, Medical City Dallas, Hunt Regional Healthcare, United Regional Health Care System.
How does Dr. Cardenas compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas?
Among the 40 orthopedic surgeons in Dallas, Dr. Cardenas ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dallas has 231 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cardenas practices?
North Central Surgical Center Llp (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Medical City Dallas (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hunt Regional Healthcare (3 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 Dallas, Texas
Dr. Cardenas's 85 Medicare procedures are below the Dallas average of 174. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dallas.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Peters | 231 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Gladnick | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Champine | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Freeman | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradford Waddell | 166 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Kitziger | 134 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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