Dr. Asa Shnaekel, M.D.
Contact & Location
501-686-5356
Little Rock, AR 72205
Nashville, TN 37203
Dr. Shnaekel performs more knee replacement procedures than 73% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Shnaekel
Practice. Dr. Asa Shnaekel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 59 knee replacements and 21 hip replacements, 80 procedures in all. That is #20 in Arkansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 25 procedures a year to 80, up 220%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 59 procedures is above 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 31 | 47 |
| 2023 | 21 | 42 |
| 2024 | 21 | 59 |
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. Shnaekel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Shnaekel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 220% from 25 procedures in 2021 to 80 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shnaekel
How does Dr. Shnaekel's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Shnaekel has performed 80 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Shnaekel ranks #24 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shnaekel perform?
Dr. Shnaekel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Shnaekel with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Shnaekel ranks #20 in Arkansas for knee replacement with 59 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 89 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shnaekel 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. Shnaekel 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. Shnaekel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 270 to 340 procedures against the 80 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. Shnaekel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Shnaekel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2021 to 80 in the most recent data, a 220% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 80 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Shnaekel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shnaekel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shnaekel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shnaekel is affiliated with St Bernards Medical Center, Piggott Community Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center.
How does Dr. Shnaekel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock, Dr. Shnaekel ranks #9 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. Shnaekel practices?
St Bernards Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Piggott Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars). 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. Shnaekel's 80 Medicare procedures are below the Little Rock average of 146. 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. Adam Smith | 94 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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