Dr. Oscar Taunton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Oscar Taunton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bedford, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Taunton performed 116 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#23 in Texas) and 59 hip replacements (#21 in Texas), for a combined total of 175 procedures. This places Dr. Taunton among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Texas.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
116 verified cases
#23 in Texas
Hip Replacement
59 verified cases
#21 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Taunton

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (175 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Taunton, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 817-540-4477
2425 Highway 121
Bedford, TX 76021
NPI: 1033196050
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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