Dr. Matthew Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Guntersville, Alabama. Dr. Smith has completed 63 knee replacements (#11 in Alabama), 22 hip replacements, and 21 shoulder replacements — totaling 106 Medicare-verified procedures.
With 106 total procedures, Dr. Smith ranks in the top 7% of orthopedic surgeons in Alabama, where the average surgeon performs 47 Medicare-verified procedures per year. That is more than 2x the statewide average.
Dr. Smith performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (63 cases), followed by hip replacements (22) and shoulder replacements (21).
Dr. Smith is the only orthopedic surgeon in Guntersville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 106 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Alabama average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smith ranks #10 out of 129 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (63 cases), hip replacement (22 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Smith with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Smith ranks #11 in Alabama for knee replacement with 63 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 129 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 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. Smith's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 106 procedures shown here.
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