Knee
Dr. Mario Quesada, M.D.
Dr. Mario Quesada is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brownsville, Texas. Dr. Quesada has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #460 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Quesada performs below average in knee (12 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Quesada's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 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.
Dr. Quesada is the only orthopedic surgeon in Brownsville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Quesada's Medicare data spans 7 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2017 before settling at 12 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Quesada's 12 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. Quesada Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Brownsville, TX 78526
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Quesada's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2017 and stood at 12 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 Knee Replacement
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Quesada
How does Dr. Quesada's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Quesada has performed 12 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. Quesada ranks #538 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Quesada perform?
Dr. Quesada's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Quesada's practice located?
Dr. Quesada practices in Brownsville, Texas. The office is located at 1201 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Quesada for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Quesada 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. Quesada's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Quesada's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Quesada's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2017 and was 12 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. Quesada affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Quesada is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville, Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance, Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Quesada practices?
Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Doctors Hosptal At Renaissance (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc (2 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.
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