Dr. Venkat Rapuri, M.D.
Contact & Location
817-801-1503
Arlington, TX 76012
Dr. Rapuri performs more knee replacement procedures than 61% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #186 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Rapuri
Practice. Dr. Venkat Rapuri is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 38 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 49 procedures in all. That is #186 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 33 procedures a year to 49, up 48%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Arlington 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 34 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 22 | 13 |
| 2024 | 11 | 38 | 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, 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. Rapuri Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rapuri's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 48% from 33 procedures in 2018 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rapuri
How does Dr. Rapuri's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Rapuri has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rapuri ranks #244 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rapuri perform?
Dr. Rapuri's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rapuri in Arlington?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington 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. Rapuri 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. Rapuri's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 49 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. Rapuri's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rapuri's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2018 to 49 in the most recent data, a 48% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 56 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Rapuri perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rapuri's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rapuri affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rapuri is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Rapuri compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington, Dr. Rapuri ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Rapuri is among the highest-volume surgeons in Arlington.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rapuri practices?
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (2 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 Arlington, Texas
Dr. Rapuri's 49 Medicare procedures are above the Arlington average of 42. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Arlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shane Seroyer | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Pollifrone | 48 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David-Alan Rubin | 38 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jay Pond | 31 | Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Walsh | 21 | Knee |
| Dr. Mark Kazewych | 15 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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