Dr. Nathan Drummond, MD
Dr. Nathan Drummond is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lakeway, Texas. Dr. Drummond has performed 65 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#87 in Texas) and 34 hip replacements, for a combined total of 99 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Drummond performs above average in knee (65 vs 41 avg), near average in hip (34 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Drummond's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (65 cases) and hip replacements (34 cases).
Dr. Drummond is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lakeway represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Drummond extend back to 2019, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 29 to 99 in the most recent data, a 241% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Drummond's 65 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Drummond Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Lakeway, TX 78738
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Drummond's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 241% from 29 procedures in 2019 to 99 in the most recent data.
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. Drummond
How does Dr. Drummond's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Drummond has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Drummond ranks #78 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Drummond perform?
Dr. Drummond's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases) and hip replacement (34 cases).
Where is Dr. Drummond's practice located?
Dr. Drummond practices in Lakeway, Texas. The office is located at 200 Medical Pkwy Ste 130, Lakeway, TX 78738. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Drummond for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Drummond 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. Drummond's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 99 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Drummond's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Drummond's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 29 procedures in 2019 to 99 in the most recent data, a 241% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Drummond perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Drummond's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases), hip replacement (34 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Drummond affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Drummond is affiliated with Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Drummond practices?
Scott & White Hospital-Round Rock (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls (5 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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