Dr. Richard Graves, M.D.
Contact & Location
903-763-6090
Quitman, TX 75783
Pittsburg, TX 75686
Dr. Graves performs more knee replacement procedures than 64% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #175 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Graves
Practice. Dr. Richard Graves is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 39 knee replacements. That is #175 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 71 in 2017 and stands at 39 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 39 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Sulphur Springs has 2 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 24 |
| 2015 | 0 | 33 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2017 | 17 | 54 |
| 2018 | 21 | 40 |
| 2019 | 13 | 46 |
| 2020 | 0 | 38 |
| 2021 | 0 | 38 |
| 2022 | 0 | 36 |
| 2023 | 0 | 16 |
| 2024 | 0 | 39 |
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. 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. Graves Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Graves's recorded volume peaked at 71 procedures in 2017 and stood at 39 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Graves
How does Dr. Graves's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Graves has performed 39 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. Graves ranks #305 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Graves perform?
Dr. Graves's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 39 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Graves's practice located?
Dr. Graves's current practice address is in Quitman, TX. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Graves's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Sulphur Springs, Texas.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Graves 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, which puts Dr. Graves's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 39 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. Graves's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Graves's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 71 procedures in 2017 and was 39 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Graves affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Graves is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Quitman Hospital, Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs, Christus Mother Frances Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Pittsburg Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Graves practices?
Ut Health East Texas Quitman Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Christus Mother Frances Hospital Sulphur Springs (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Christus Mother Frances Hospital (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sulphur Springs, Texas
Dr. Graves's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Sulphur Springs average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sulphur Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Meltsakos | 74 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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