Dr. Vijay Borra, M.D.
Dr. Vijay Borra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Odessa, Texas. Dr. Borra has performed 61 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#91 in Texas) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 75 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Borra performs above average in knee (61 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Borra's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 81% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Borra is the only orthopedic surgeon in Odessa represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Borra extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 58 to 75 in the most recent data, a 29% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Borra's 61 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Borra Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Odessa, TX 79761
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Borra's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 29% from 58 procedures in 2013 to 75 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Borra
How does Dr. Borra's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Borra has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Texas average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Borra ranks #131 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Borra perform?
Dr. Borra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Borra's practice located?
Dr. Borra practices in Odessa, Texas. The office is located at 519 N Lincoln Ave, Odessa, TX 79761. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Borra for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Borra 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. Borra's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 75 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Borra's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Borra's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 58 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data, a 29% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 98 procedures in 2016.
Does Dr. Borra perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Borra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Borra affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Borra is affiliated with Medical Center Hospital, Winkler County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Borra practices?
Medical Center 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.
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