Dr. Matthew Smith, D.O.
Contact & Location
256-539-2728
Guntersville, AL 35976
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Alabama, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #13 of 113 ranked knee surgeons in Alabama.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. Matthew Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Guntersville, Alabama. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements, 31 hip replacements, and 23 shoulder replacements, 111 procedures in all. That is #13 in Alabama for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 106 and 155 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 89 | 0 |
| 2014 | 31 | 76 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 80 | 12 |
| 2016 | 31 | 103 | 0 |
| 2017 | 23 | 85 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 93 | 17 |
| 2019 | 28 | 97 | 15 |
| 2020 | 37 | 73 | 15 |
| 2021 | 40 | 69 | 15 |
| 2022 | 43 | 92 | 20 |
| 2023 | 22 | 63 | 21 |
| 2024 | 31 | 57 | 23 |
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, 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. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 106 to 155 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 111 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Alabama average of 44 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smith ranks #10 out of 126 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Smith with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Smith ranks #13 in Alabama for knee replacement with 57 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 126 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Smith's practice located?
Dr. Smith practices in Guntersville, Alabama. The office is located at 7938 Al Highway 69 Ste 100, Guntersville, AL 35976. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Smith for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Smith 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 360 to 450 procedures against the 111 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. Smith's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Smith's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 106 to 155 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Smith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Smith among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Marshall Medical Centers South Campus.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Marshall Medical Centers South Campus (3 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.
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