Dr. Theodore Crofford, MD
Contact & Location
817-877-3432
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Dr. Crofford performs more knee replacement procedures than 90% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #47 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Crofford
Dr. Theodore Crofford is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Worth, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Crofford performed 89 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#47 in Texas) and 65 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 154 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Crofford performs well above the state average in knee (89 vs 42), well above the state average in hip (65 vs 31).
Dr. Crofford's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (89 cases) and hip replacements (65 cases).
Fort Worth is home to 24 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fort Worth area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Crofford extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 99 to 154 in the most recent data, a 56% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Crofford's 89 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 | 63 |
| 2014 | 44 | 53 |
| 2015 | 54 | 53 |
| 2016 | 50 | 62 |
| 2017 | 52 | 70 |
| 2018 | 47 | 87 |
| 2019 | 46 | 76 |
| 2020 | 53 | 60 |
| 2021 | 60 | 70 |
| 2022 | 75 | 70 |
| 2023 | 59 | 86 |
| 2024 | 65 | 89 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Crofford Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Crofford's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 56% from 99 procedures in 2013 to 154 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Crofford
How does Dr. Crofford's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Crofford has performed 154 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Crofford ranks #34 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Crofford perform?
Dr. Crofford's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (89 cases) and hip replacement (65 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Crofford in Fort Worth?
Yes. There are 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth 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. Crofford 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Crofford's total volume across all insurers at roughly 510 to 650 procedures against the 154 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. Crofford's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Crofford's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 99 procedures in 2013 to 154 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 154 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Crofford perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Crofford's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (89 cases), hip replacement (65 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Crofford affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Crofford is affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F, Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South, Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Palo Pinto General Hospital.
How does Dr. Crofford compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Worth, Dr. Crofford ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Crofford is among the highest-volume surgeons in Fort Worth.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Crofford practices?
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. Crofford's 154 Medicare procedures are above the Fort Worth average of 139. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Worth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ajai Cadambi | 168 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey McGowen | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Ogden | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Schmidt | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Haile | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marcus Ford | 110 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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