Dr. Thomas Calton, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Calton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Washington Terrace, Utah. Dr. Calton has performed 119 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Utah) and 45 hip replacements, for a combined total of 164 procedures.
In Utah, Dr. Calton performs well above average in knee (119 vs 42 avg), above average in hip (45 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Calton's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (119 cases) and hip replacements (45 cases).
Dr. Calton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Washington Terrace represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Calton's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 230 procedures in 2013 before settling at 164 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Calton's 119 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Calton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Contact & Location
Washington Terrace, UT 84405
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Calton's recorded volume peaked at 230 procedures in 2013 and stood at 164 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. Calton
How does Dr. Calton's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Calton has performed 164 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Utah average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Calton ranks #5 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Calton perform?
Dr. Calton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (119 cases) and hip replacement (45 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Calton with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Calton ranks #4 in Utah for knee replacement with 119 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 89 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Calton's practice located?
Dr. Calton practices in Washington Terrace, Utah. The office is located at 425 E 5350 S Ste 205, Washington Terrace, UT 84405. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Calton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Calton represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Calton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 164 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Calton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Calton's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 230 procedures in 2013 and was 164 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.
Does Dr. Calton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Calton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (119 cases), hip replacement (45 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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