Dr. Joel Cummings, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joel Cummings is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wenatchee, Washington. In 2023, Dr. Cummings performed 170 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#1 in Washington) and 66 hip replacements (#14 in Washington), for a combined total of 236 procedures. This places Dr. Cummings among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Washington.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
170 verified cases
#1 in Washington
Hip Replacement
66 verified cases
#14 in Washington

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Cummings

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (236 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Cummings, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 509-663-8711
820 N Chelan Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
NPI: 1356370720
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.