Dr. Brent Watson, M.D.
Contact & Location
801-773-3900
Layton, UT 84041
Clinton, UT 84015
Dr. Watson performs more knee replacement procedures than 14% of orthopedic surgeons in Utah, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 69 ranked knee surgeons in Utah.
About Dr. Watson
Practice. Dr. Brent Watson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Layton, Utah. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #59 in Utah for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 24 in 2018 and stands at 16 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Layton has 4 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 16 |
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. 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. Watson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Watson's recorded volume peaked at 24 procedures in 2018 and stood at 16 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. Watson
How does Dr. Watson's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Watson has performed 16 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Utah average is 58 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Watson ranks #78 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Watson perform?
Dr. Watson's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Watson in Layton?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Layton 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 Utah surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Watson 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, which puts Dr. Watson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Watson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Watson's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 24 procedures in 2018 and was 16 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. Watson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Layton?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Layton, Dr. Watson ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Watson is among the highest-volume surgeons in Layton.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Layton, Utah
Dr. Watson's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Layton average of 24. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Layton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Sumko | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Donigan | 26 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Wes Madsen | 14 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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