Contact & Location
830-257-2880
Kerrville, TX 78028
Dr. Mitchell performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #127 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Mitchell
Practice. Dr. Robert Mitchell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kerrville, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 48 knee replacements. That is #127 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 110 in 2013 and stands at 48 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Kerrville has 3 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 | 34 | 76 |
| 2014 | 29 | 60 |
| 2015 | 22 | 79 |
| 2016 | 33 | 75 |
| 2017 | 15 | 63 |
| 2018 | 29 | 62 |
| 2019 | 17 | 73 |
| 2020 | 17 | 57 |
| 2021 | 0 | 51 |
| 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| 2023 | 15 | 43 |
| 2024 | 0 | 48 |
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. Mitchell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mitchell's recorded volume peaked at 110 procedures in 2013 and stood at 48 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. Mitchell
How does Dr. Mitchell's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Mitchell has performed 48 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mitchell ranks #250 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mitchell perform?
Dr. Mitchell's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 48 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mitchell in Kerrville?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Kerrville 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. Mitchell 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. Mitchell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 48 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. Mitchell's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mitchell's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 110 procedures in 2013 and was 48 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. Mitchell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with Peterson Regional Medical Center, Kimble Hospital, Methodist Hospital Hill Country.
How does Dr. Mitchell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kerrville?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Kerrville, Dr. Mitchell ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mitchell is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kerrville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mitchell practices?
Peterson Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Methodist Hospital Hill Country (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 Kerrville, Texas
Dr. Mitchell's 48 Medicare procedures are below the Kerrville average of 132. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kerrville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Veurink | 212 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Donald Morris | 136 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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