Dr. Wayne Burkhead, M.D.
Contact & Location
214-220-2468
Dallas, TX 75231
Dr. Burkhead performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 62% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #52 of 140 ranked shoulder surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Burkhead
Practice. Dr. Wayne Burkhead is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dallas, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements. That is #52 in Texas for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 70 in 2021 and stands at 24 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Dallas has 40 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 57 |
| 2017 | 59 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 24 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Burkhead Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Burkhead's recorded volume peaked at 70 procedures in 2021 and stood at 24 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Burkhead
How does Dr. Burkhead's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Burkhead has performed 24 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. Burkhead ranks #411 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Burkhead perform?
Dr. Burkhead's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Burkhead in Dallas?
Yes. There are 40 orthopedic surgeons in Dallas 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. Burkhead 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Burkhead's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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. Burkhead's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Burkhead's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 70 procedures in 2021 and was 24 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
How does Dr. Burkhead compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dallas?
Among the 40 orthopedic surgeons in Dallas, Dr. Burkhead ranks #28 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dallas has 231 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dallas, Texas
Dr. Burkhead's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Dallas average of 165. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dallas.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul Peters | 231 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Gladnick | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Champine | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Freeman | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradford Waddell | 166 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Kitziger | 134 | Hip, Knee |
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