Dr. Michael Smith, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-554-5009
Loganville, GA 30052
Snellville, GA 30078
Madison, GA 30650
Monroe, GA 30655
Covington, GA 30014
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #80 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. Michael Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Loganville, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 34 knee replacements. That is #80 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 34, up 79%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 24 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 34 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 79% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 34 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 34 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 #129 out of 245 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 34 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 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 34 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Smith's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 34 in the most recent data, a 79% increase over 12 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, Morgan Medical Center.
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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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