Dr. Justin Cardenas
Dr. Justin Cardenas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cardenas has performed 27 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#110 in Texas) and 18 knee replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Cardenas performs near average in hip (27 vs 30 avg), below average in knee (18 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Cardenas's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (27 cases) and knee replacements (18 cases).
Dallas is home to 38 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 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cardenas's 27 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Cardenas Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Dallas, TX 75231
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. Cardenas
How does Dr. Cardenas's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Cardenas has performed 45 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cardenas ranks #253 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cardenas perform?
Dr. Cardenas's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases) and knee replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cardenas in Dallas?
Yes. There are 38 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 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. Cardenas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Cardenas perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cardenas's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases), knee replacement (18 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.
How does Dr. Cardenas compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas?
Among the 38 orthopedic surgeons in Dallas, Dr. Cardenas ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dallas has 213 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 45 Medicare procedures are below the Dallas average of 154. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dallas.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Gladnick | 213 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Peters | 199 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Champine | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradford Waddell | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Kitziger | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Lancaster | 124 | Hip, Knee |
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