Dr. Pradeep Kodali, M.D.
Contact & Location
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Dr. Pradeep Kodali is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Kodali has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #447 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Kodali performs below average in knee (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Kodali's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 13 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.
Sugar Land is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Sugar Land area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kodali first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Kodali's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Kodali Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kodali has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Kodali
How does Dr. Kodali's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Kodali has performed 13 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. Kodali ranks #538 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kodali perform?
Dr. Kodali's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kodali in Sugar Land?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land 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. Kodali 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. Kodali's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kodali affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kodali is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp, Oakbend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.
How does Dr. Kodali compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land, Dr. Kodali ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sugar Land has 144 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kodali practices?
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp (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 Sugar Land, Texas
Dr. Kodali's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Sugar Land average of 69. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sugar Land.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Kent | 144 | Knee |
| Dr. Houston Braly | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Hicks | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rivers | 57 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Sitter | 50 | Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Pearl | 40 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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