Dr. Timothy Sitter, M.D.
Contact & Location
281-690-4678
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Dr. Sitter performs more knee replacement procedures than 75% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #121 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Sitter
Practice. Dr. Timothy Sitter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 50 knee replacements. That is #121 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 32 and 79 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 50 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Sugar Land has 11 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 33 | 11 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 43 | 0 |
| 2016 | 59 | 15 |
| 2017 | 58 | 19 |
| 2018 | 48 | 18 |
| 2019 | 61 | 18 |
| 2020 | 39 | 11 |
| 2021 | 42 | 0 |
| 2022 | 46 | 19 |
| 2023 | 62 | 0 |
| 2024 | 50 | 0 |
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. Sitter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sitter's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 32 to 79 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sitter
How does Dr. Sitter's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Sitter has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sitter ranks #236 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sitter perform?
Dr. Sitter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 50 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sitter in Sugar Land?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land 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. Sitter 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. Sitter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 50 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. Sitter's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Sitter's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 32 to 79 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
How does Dr. Sitter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land, Dr. Sitter ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sugar Land has 144 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sugar Land, Texas
Dr. Sitter's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Sugar Land average of 73. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sugar Land.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Kent | 144 | Knee |
| Dr. Houston Braly | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Hicks | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rivers | 57 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Pearl | 40 | Hip |
| Dr. Ashvin Dewan | 39 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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