Dr. Joshua Hickman, M.D.
Contact & Location
801-295-7200
Bountiful, UT 84010
Dr. Hickman performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in Utah, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #3 of 69 ranked knee surgeons in Utah.
About Dr. Hickman
Practice. Dr. Joshua Hickman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bountiful, Utah. The latest annual CMS data records 132 knee replacements and 79 hip replacements, 211 procedures in all. That is #3 in Utah for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 10 years. Volume has held between 47 and 232 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 132 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Bountiful 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 59 | 125 |
| 2014 | 54 | 114 |
| 2015 | 66 | 123 |
| 2016 | 67 | 156 |
| 2017 | 43 | 106 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 30 |
| 2021 | 51 | 139 |
| 2022 | 74 | 158 |
| 2023 | 54 | 154 |
| 2024 | 79 | 132 |
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. Hickman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hickman's procedure volume has been consistent across 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 47 to 232 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hickman
How does Dr. Hickman's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Hickman has performed 211 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Utah average of 58 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hickman ranks #2 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hickman perform?
Dr. Hickman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (132 cases) and hip replacement (79 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Hickman with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Hickman ranks #3 in Utah for knee replacement with 132 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 88 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hickman in Bountiful?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bountiful 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. Hickman 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. Hickman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 710 to 890 procedures against the 211 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. Hickman's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hickman's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 47 to 232 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Hickman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hickman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (132 cases), hip replacement (79 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hickman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hickman is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital-Davis, Intermountain Health Lds Hospital, Intermountain Health Layton Hospital.
How does Dr. Hickman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bountiful?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bountiful, Dr. Hickman ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Hickman is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bountiful.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hickman practices?
Lakeview Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Holy Cross Hospital-Davis (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Intermountain Health Lds Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Bountiful, Utah
Dr. Hickman's 211 Medicare procedures are above the Bountiful average of 145. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bountiful.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Clint Wooten | 228 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Travis Hendry | 94 | Shoulder |
| Dr. John Edwards | 47 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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