Dr. John Smith, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Caldwell, Idaho. In 2023, Dr. Smith performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#35 in Idaho) and 19 hip replacements (#27 in Idaho), for a combined total of 44 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
25 verified cases
#35 in Idaho
Hip Replacement
19 verified cases
#27 in Idaho

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Smith

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

Recommended Script:

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

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 208-459-4511
1906 Fairview Ave Ste 400
Caldwell, ID 83605
NPI: 1447249131
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 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.