Knee
Dr. Evelyn Smith, M.D.
Dr. Evelyn Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Luis Obispo, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Smith has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #414 in California.
In California, Dr. Smith performs below average in knee (15 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 15 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
San Luis Obispo is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Luis Obispo area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Smith also maintains hospital privileges in CA and OR, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond California.
Dr. Smith first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2019. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Smith's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 15 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Smith ranks #516 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Smith in San Luis Obispo?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in San Luis Obispo 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 California surgeons.
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 15 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Sutter Amador Hospital. Dr. Smith maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Smith compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Luis Obispo?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in San Luis Obispo, Dr. Smith ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Luis Obispo has 172 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sutter Amador Hospital (4 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 San Luis Obispo, California
Dr. Smith's 15 Medicare procedures are below the San Luis Obispo average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Luis Obispo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dimitri Delagrammaticas | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Devine | 45 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Otto Schueckler | 25 | Knee, Shoulder |
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