Dr. Roger Sessions, MD
Dr. Roger Sessions is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, Texas. Dr. Sessions has completed 21 knee replacements (#334 in Texas), 17 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 49 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Sessions performs below average in knee (21 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 30 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Sessions performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (21 cases), followed by hip replacements (17) and shoulder replacements (11).
Dr. Sessions is the only orthopedic surgeon in Henderson represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Sessions extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 39 to 49 in the most recent data, a 26% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Sessions's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Sessions Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Henderson, TX 75652
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sessions's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 26% from 39 procedures in 2013 to 49 in the most recent data.
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. Sessions
How does Dr. Sessions's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Sessions has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sessions ranks #228 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sessions perform?
Dr. Sessions performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Sessions's practice located?
Dr. Sessions practices in Henderson, Texas. The office is located at 612 N High St, Henderson, TX 75652. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sessions for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sessions 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. Sessions's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Sessions's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sessions's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 39 procedures in 2013 to 49 in the most recent data, a 26% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 59 procedures in 2014.
Does Dr. Sessions perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sessions's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Sessions among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sessions affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sessions is affiliated with Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital, Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sessions practices?
Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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