Dr. Ralph Curtis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ralph Curtis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Antonio, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Curtis performed 14 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#96 in Texas) and 11 knee replacements (#482 in Texas), for a combined total of 25 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#96 in Texas
Knee Replacement
11 verified cases
#482 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Curtis

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"Dr. Curtis, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 210-699-8326
21 Spurs Ln
San Antonio, TX 78240
NPI: 1902953607
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.