Dr. Randy Clark, M.D.
Contact & Location
435-628-9393
St George, UT 84790
Dr. Clark performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Utah, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #24 of 69 ranked knee surgeons in Utah.
About Dr. Clark
Practice. Dr. Randy Clark is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in St George, Utah. The latest annual CMS data records 43 knee replacements and 24 shoulder replacements, 67 procedures in all. That is #24 in Utah for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 26 procedures a year to 67, up 158%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. St George has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Clark also holds hospital privileges in UT and NV, a practice that extends beyond Utah.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 12 |
| 2017 | 27 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 | 15 |
| 2019 | 30 | 21 |
| 2020 | 21 | 14 |
| 2021 | 27 | 19 |
| 2022 | 37 | 20 |
| 2023 | 49 | 33 |
| 2024 | 43 | 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Clark Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clark's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 158% from 26 procedures in 2016 to 67 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. Clark
How does Dr. Clark's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Clark has performed 67 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Utah average of 58 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Clark ranks #29 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clark perform?
Dr. Clark's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases) and shoulder replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Clark in St George?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in St George 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. Clark 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Clark's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 270 procedures against the 67 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. Clark's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Clark's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2016 to 67 in the most recent data, a 158% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 82 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Clark perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Clark's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), shoulder replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clark affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clark is affiliated with Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital, Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital, Grover C Dils Medical Center, Beaver Valley Hospital, Kane County Hospital. Dr. Clark maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Clark compare to other orthopedic surgeons in St George?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in St George, Dr. Clark ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in St George has 186 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Clark practices?
Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Intermountain Health Cedar City 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in St George, Utah
Dr. Clark's 67 Medicare procedures are below the St George average of 131. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in St George.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Prince | 186 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Zachary Leitze | 154 | Hip, Shoulder |
| Dr. Scott Parry | 149 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Darin Allred | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Jamieson | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Andruss | 104 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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