Dr. Timothy Sitter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Sitter has performed 62 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #90 in Texas.
Dr. Sitter's combined volume of 62 procedures places them above the Texas statewide average of 56. Among 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas, Dr. Sitter ranks #170 overall.
Dr. Sitter's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 62 verified procedures in 2023. 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.
Sugar Land is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Sugar Land area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sitter
How does Dr. Sitter's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Sitter has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sitter ranks #170 out of 573 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 62 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 10 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 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. Sitter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 62 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sugar Land, Texas
Compare Dr. Sitter's volume with other surgeons practicing in Sugar Land.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Kent | 160 | Knee |
| Dr. Houston Braly | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Hicks | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Pearl | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rivers | 40 | Knee |
| Dr. Vishal Shah | 31 | Knee |
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