Dr. Vishal Shah, M.D.
Contact & Location
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Dr. Vishal Shah is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Shah has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #342 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Shah performs below average in knee (21 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Shah's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 verified procedures. 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 11 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.
Medicare records for Dr. Shah extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 17 to 21 in the most recent data, a 24% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Shah's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Shah Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Shah's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 24% from 17 procedures in 2013 to 21 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. Shah
How does Dr. Shah's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Shah has performed 21 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Shah ranks #431 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shah perform?
Dr. Shah's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shah 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. Shah 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. Shah's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Shah's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Shah's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2013 to 21 in the most recent data, a 24% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 33 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shah affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp.
How does Dr. Shah compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land, Dr. Shah ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sugar Land has 144 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shah practices?
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sugar Land, Texas
Dr. Shah's 21 Medicare procedures are below the Sugar Land average of 70. 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. Timothy Sitter | 50 | Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Pearl | 40 | Hip |
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