Dr. Stephen Wahl, MD
Contact & Location
Little Rock, AR 72205
Dr. Stephen Wahl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Wahl has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#39 in Arkansas) and 11 knee replacements, for a combined total of 25 procedures.
In Arkansas, Dr. Wahl performs below average in hip (14 vs 35 avg), below average in knee (11 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Wahl's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (14 cases) and knee replacements (11 cases).
Little Rock is home to 26 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Little Rock area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Wahl first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Wahl's 14 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
How Dr. Wahl Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wahl
How does Dr. Wahl's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Wahl has performed 25 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arkansas average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Wahl ranks #63 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wahl perform?
Dr. Wahl's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wahl 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. Wahl 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. Wahl's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 25 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Wahl perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wahl's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Wahl compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock, Dr. Wahl ranks #21 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Little Rock has 255 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Little Rock, Arkansas
Dr. Wahl's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Little Rock average of 139. 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 |
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