Dr. Thomas Calton, M.D.
Contact & Location
801-540-9556
Washington Terrace, UT 84405
Dr. Calton performs more knee replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Utah, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 69 ranked knee surgeons in Utah.
About Dr. Calton
Practice. Dr. Thomas Calton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Washington Terrace, Utah. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 70 procedures in all. That is #23 in Utah for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 230 in 2013 and stands at 70 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 153 |
| 2014 | 67 | 149 |
| 2015 | 75 | 101 |
| 2016 | 63 | 128 |
| 2017 | 59 | 124 |
| 2018 | 66 | 144 |
| 2019 | 62 | 123 |
| 2020 | 41 | 75 |
| 2021 | 35 | 83 |
| 2022 | 40 | 89 |
| 2023 | 45 | 119 |
| 2024 | 24 | 46 |
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. Calton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Calton's recorded volume peaked at 230 procedures in 2013 and stood at 70 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 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Utah average of 58 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Calton ranks #27 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Calton perform?
Dr. Calton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
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 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. Calton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 70 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. Calton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Calton's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 230 procedures in 2013 and was 70 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 (46 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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