Dr. Michael Putney, M.D.
Contact & Location
512-379-3660
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Round Rock, TX 78681
Dr. Putney performs more knee replacement procedures than 2% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #478 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Putney
Practice. Dr. Michael Putney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cedar Park, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements. That is #478 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 40 in 2019 and stands at 12 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 0 | 17 |
| 2015 | 0 | 22 |
| 2016 | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 | 0 | 24 |
| 2018 | 0 | 21 |
| 2019 | 12 | 28 |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 12 |
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. 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. Putney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Putney's recorded volume peaked at 40 procedures in 2019 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Putney
How does Dr. Putney's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Putney has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Putney ranks #567 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Putney perform?
Dr. Putney'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. Putney's practice located?
Dr. Putney practices in Cedar Park, Texas. The office is located at 1301 Medical Pkwy Ste 140, Cedar Park, TX 78613. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Putney for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Putney 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, which puts Dr. Putney's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Putney's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Putney's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 40 procedures in 2019 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. Putney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Putney is affiliated with Ascension Seton Cedar Park.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Putney practices?
Ascension Seton Cedar Park (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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