Dr. Wesley Smidt, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Knee Replacement
27 verified cases
Hip Replacement
13 verified cases
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 lowerβwhat percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"
Contact & Location
π Phone: 515-224-1414
1301 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 213
Des Moines, IA 50316
Des Moines, IA 50316
NPI: 1275593824
Credentials: MD
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Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
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19 years of practice experience
π Licensed MD
π₯ Licensed surgical specialist
𦴠Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
π 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.