Dr. William Tucker, M.D.
Contact & Location
214-265-5050
Addison, TX 75001
Dr. Tucker performs more knee replacement procedures than 92% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #36 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Tucker
Dr. William Tucker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Addison, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Tucker performed 102 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#36 in Texas) and 43 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 145 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Tucker performs well above the state average in knee (102 vs 42), above the state average in hip (43 vs 31).
Dr. Tucker's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (102 cases) and hip replacements (43 cases).
Dr. Tucker is the only orthopedic surgeon in Addison 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. Tucker extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 92 to 145 in the most recent data, a 58% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Tucker's 102 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32 | 60 |
| 2014 | 33 | 62 |
| 2015 | 37 | 74 |
| 2016 | 42 | 94 |
| 2017 | 48 | 99 |
| 2018 | 57 | 96 |
| 2019 | 52 | 101 |
| 2020 | 44 | 111 |
| 2021 | 46 | 84 |
| 2022 | 39 | 119 |
| 2023 | 54 | 112 |
| 2024 | 43 | 102 |
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. Tucker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tucker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 58% from 92 procedures in 2013 to 145 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. Tucker
How does Dr. Tucker's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Tucker has performed 145 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Texas average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tucker ranks #40 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tucker perform?
Dr. Tucker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (102 cases) and hip replacement (43 cases).
Where is Dr. Tucker's practice located?
Dr. Tucker practices in Addison, Texas. The office is located at 17051 Dallas Pkwy Ste 420, Addison, TX 75001. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Tucker for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Tucker 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. Tucker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 490 to 620 procedures against the 145 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. Tucker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tucker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 92 procedures in 2013 to 145 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 166 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Tucker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tucker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (102 cases), hip replacement (43 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tucker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Methodist Hospital For Surgery, Medical City Dallas, Legent Orthopedic Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tucker practices?
Methodist Hospital For Surgery (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Medical City Dallas (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Legent Orthopedic Hospital (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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