Dr. Jeremiah Steed
Dr. Jeremiah Steed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Steed has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#101 in Colorado) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 35 procedures.
In Colorado, Dr. Steed performs below average in knee (18 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Steed's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and hip replacements (17 cases).
Dr. Steed is the only orthopedic surgeon in Pagosa Springs represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Steed first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Steed's 18 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. Steed Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Contact & Location
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Hospital Affiliations
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Steed
How does Dr. Steed's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Steed has performed 35 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Steed ranks #103 out of 165 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Steed perform?
Dr. Steed's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. Steed's practice located?
Dr. Steed practices in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The office is located at 95 S Pagosa Blvd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Steed for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Steed 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. Steed's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 35 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Steed perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Steed's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steed affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Steed is affiliated with Pagosa Springs Medical Center.
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