Dr. Wesley Smidt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
27 verified cases
#70 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
13 verified cases
#68 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Smidt

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Smidt, I see your Medicare volume is lowerβ€”what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

Contact & Location

πŸ“ž Phone: 515-224-1414
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213
Des Moines, IA 50316
NPI: 1275593824
Credentials: MD
βœ… Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
πŸ“… 19 years of practice experience
πŸŽ“ Licensed MD
πŸ₯ Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
πŸ“ž 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.