Dr. Richard Jelsma, MD

Specialist

Dr. Richard Jelsma is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sherman, Texas. In 2023, Dr. Jelsma performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#279 in Texas) and 18 shoulder replacements (#69 in Texas), for a combined total of 44 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
26 verified cases
#279 in Texas
Shoulder Replacement
18 verified cases
#69 in Texas

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Jelsma

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"Dr. Jelsma, 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: 903-868-8800
425 N Highland Ave
Sherman, TX 75092
NPI: 1962494419
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
📞 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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