Dr. Oscar Taunton, M.D.
Contact & Location
817-540-4477
Bedford, TX 76021
Dr. Taunton performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Taunton
Practice. Dr. Oscar Taunton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bedford, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 124 knee replacements and 59 hip replacements, 183 procedures in all. That is #21 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 169 and 239 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 124 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Bedford has 3 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 54 | 145 |
| 2014 | 70 | 148 |
| 2015 | 64 | 175 |
| 2016 | 68 | 141 |
| 2017 | 59 | 164 |
| 2018 | 62 | 152 |
| 2019 | 76 | 149 |
| 2020 | 52 | 117 |
| 2021 | 65 | 114 |
| 2022 | 63 | 120 |
| 2023 | 59 | 116 |
| 2024 | 59 | 124 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Taunton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Taunton's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 169 to 239 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Taunton
How does Dr. Taunton's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Taunton has performed 183 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Taunton ranks #19 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Taunton perform?
Dr. Taunton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (124 cases) and hip replacement (59 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Taunton in Bedford?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bedford 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. Taunton 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Taunton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 620 to 780 procedures against the 183 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. Taunton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Taunton's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 169 to 239 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Taunton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Taunton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (124 cases), hip replacement (59 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Taunton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Taunton is affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake, Texas Health Heb, Baylor Medical Center At Trophy Club.
How does Dr. Taunton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bedford?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bedford, Dr. Taunton ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Taunton has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Taunton practices?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Texas Health Heb (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Baylor Medical Center At Trophy Club (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 Bedford, Texas
Dr. Taunton's 183 Medicare procedures are above the Bedford average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bedford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard Harris | 50 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Nguyen | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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