Dr. Keith Watson, M.D.
Contact & Location
817-854-9969
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Dr. Watson performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 140 ranked shoulder surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Watson
Practice. Dr. Keith Watson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 48 shoulder replacements. That is #19 in Texas for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 61 in 2013 and stands at 48 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Fort Worth has 24 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 61 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 48 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Watson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Watson's recorded volume peaked at 61 procedures in 2013 and stood at 48 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Watson
How does Dr. Watson's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Watson has performed 48 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Watson ranks #251 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Watson perform?
Dr. Watson's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 48 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Watson with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Watson ranks #19 in Texas for shoulder replacement with 48 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 582 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Watson in Fort Worth?
Yes. There are 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth 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. Watson 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Watson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 48 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. Watson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Watson's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 61 procedures in 2013 and was 48 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Watson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Watson is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth.
How does Dr. Watson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth, Dr. Watson ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Worth has 168 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Watson practices?
Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital Fortworth (hip/knee complication rate above national average); Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Watson's 48 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Worth average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Worth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajai Cadambi | 168 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Theodore Crofford | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey McGowen | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Ogden | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Schmidt | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Haile | 123 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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