Dr. Andrew Palmisano, M.D.
Contact & Location
913-721-3387
Overland Park, KS 66211
Kansas City, KS 66112
Lees Summit, MO 64064
Holton, KS 66436
Kansas City, KS 66112
Dr. Palmisano performs more knee replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 89 ranked knee surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Palmisano
Practice. Dr. Andrew Palmisano is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Overland Park, Kansas. The latest annual CMS data records 32 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 46 procedures in all. That is #63 in Kansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 192 in 2021 and stands at 46 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Overland Park has 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 46 |
| 2018 | 58 | 96 |
| 2019 | 56 | 111 |
| 2020 | 62 | 115 |
| 2021 | 66 | 126 |
| 2022 | 47 | 76 |
| 2023 | 13 | 27 |
| 2024 | 14 | 32 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Palmisano Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Palmisano's recorded volume peaked at 192 procedures in 2021 and stood at 46 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Palmisano
How does Dr. Palmisano's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Palmisano has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kansas average is 85 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Palmisano ranks #71 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Palmisano perform?
Dr. Palmisano's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Palmisano in Overland Park?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Overland Park in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Kansas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Palmisano 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Palmisano's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 46 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. Palmisano's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Palmisano's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 192 procedures in 2021 and was 46 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Palmisano perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Palmisano's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Palmisano affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Palmisano is affiliated with Ascentist Hospital Llc, Holton Community Hospital, Providence Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Saint John Hospital.
How does Dr. Palmisano compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Overland Park?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Overland Park, Dr. Palmisano ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Overland Park has 233 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Palmisano practices?
Ascentist Hospital Llc (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Providence Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Overland Park, Kansas
Dr. Palmisano's 46 Medicare procedures are below the Overland Park average of 123. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Overland Park.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Salin | 233 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cameron Ledford | 187 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kelly Hendricks | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Latteier | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Halphen | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Abraham | 93 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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