Dr. Adam Smith, M.D.
Contact & Location
501-663-3647
Little Rock, AR 72204
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. Adam Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 48 knee replacements and 46 hip replacements, 94 procedures in all. That is #23 in Arkansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 40 procedures a year to 94, up 135%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Little Rock has 26 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 27 |
| 2017 | 39 | 83 |
| 2018 | 33 | 12 |
| 2019 | 54 | 29 |
| 2020 | 46 | 38 |
| 2021 | 66 | 44 |
| 2022 | 47 | 56 |
| 2023 | 66 | 50 |
| 2024 | 46 | 48 |
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. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 135% from 40 procedures in 2016 to 94 in the most recent data.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 94 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smith ranks #20 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases) and hip replacement (46 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Smith in Little Rock?
Yes. There are 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Arkansas surgeons.
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, which puts Dr. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 390 procedures against the 94 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?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 40 procedures in 2016 to 94 in the most recent data, a 135% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 122 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Smith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (46 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock, Chi St Vincent Infirmary, Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Delta Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Smith compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock, Dr. Smith ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Little Rock has 255 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Chi St Vincent Infirmary (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Jefferson Regional Medical Center (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Little Rock, Arkansas
Dr. Smith's 94 Medicare procedures are below the Little Rock average of 148. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Little Rock.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Martin | 255 | Knee |
| Dr. Samuel Baxter | 166 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Barnes | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Newbern | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Edwards | 131 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joel Smith | 93 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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