Dr. Anne Smartt, MD
Contact & Location
Lafayette, CO 80026
Dr. Anne Smartt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, Colorado. Dr. Smartt has performed 68 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#23 in Colorado) and 40 hip replacements, for a combined total of 108 procedures.
In Colorado, Dr. Smartt performs above average in knee (68 vs 48 avg), near average in hip (40 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Smartt's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (68 cases) and hip replacements (40 cases).
Dr. Smartt is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lafayette represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Smartt first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Smartt's 68 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Smartt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smartt
How does Dr. Smartt's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Smartt has performed 108 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smartt ranks #26 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smartt perform?
Dr. Smartt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (40 cases).
Where is Dr. Smartt's practice located?
Dr. Smartt practices in Lafayette, Colorado. The office is located at 280 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO 80026. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Smartt for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Smartt 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. Smartt's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 108 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Smartt perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smartt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (40 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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