Dr. Brett Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brett Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Smith performed 137 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#23 in Florida) and 41 hip replacements (#95 in Florida), for a combined total of 178 procedures. This places Dr. Smith among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Florida.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
137 verified cases
#23 in Florida
Hip Replacement
41 verified cases
#95 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Smith

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (178 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Smith, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 850-916-3700
1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
NPI: 1912987306
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.