Knee
Dr. Michael Smith, MD
Dr. Michael Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Loganville, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Smith has performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #78 in Georgia.
In Georgia, Dr. Smith performs near average in knee (36 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 36 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.
Dr. Smith is the only orthopedic surgeon in Loganville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Smith extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 19 to 36 in the most recent data, a 89% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Smith's 36 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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 Georgia state average.
Contact & Location
Loganville, GA 30052
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 89% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 36 in the most recent data.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Georgia average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Smith ranks #132 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 36 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Smith's practice located?
Dr. Smith practices in Loganville, Georgia. The office is located at 3440 Highway 81, Loganville, GA 30052. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Smith for joint replacement evaluation.
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 36 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Smith's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 36 in the most recent data, a 89% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 47 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Piedmont Walton Hospital, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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