Knee
Dr. Ryan Sieg, MD
Dr. Ryan Sieg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Hood, Texas. Dr. Sieg has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #369 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Sieg performs below average in knee (18 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Sieg's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Sieg is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Hood represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Sieg also maintains hospital privileges in TX and NE, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Texas.
Dr. Sieg first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Sieg's 18 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. Sieg Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Sieg
How does Dr. Sieg's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Sieg has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Sieg ranks #446 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sieg perform?
Dr. Sieg's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Sieg's practice located?
Dr. Sieg practices in Fort Hood, Texas. The office is located at 36000 Darnall Loop, Fort Hood, TX 76544. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sieg for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sieg 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. Sieg's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 18 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sieg affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sieg is affiliated with Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp, Avera St Anthony'S Hospital, Brown County Hospital. Dr. Sieg maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sieg practices?
Lubbock Heart Hospital Lp (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Avera St Anthony'S Hospital (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.
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