Knee
Dr. Joshua Locker, M.D.
Dr. Joshua Locker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Leawood, Kansas. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Locker has performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #78 in Kansas.
In Kansas, Dr. Locker performs below average in knee (23 vs 64 avg).
Dr. Locker's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 23 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Leawood is home to 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Leawood area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Locker also maintains hospital privileges in IA and SD, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Kansas.
Dr. Locker first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Locker's 23 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Locker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Contact & Location
Leawood, KS 66211
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Locker has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Locker
How does Dr. Locker's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Locker has performed 23 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kansas average is 81 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Locker ranks #92 out of 118 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Locker perform?
Dr. Locker's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Locker in Leawood?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Leawood 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. Locker represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Locker's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 23 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Locker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Locker is affiliated with Orange City Area Health System, Hawarden Regional Healthcare, Dunes Surgical Hospital. Dr. Locker maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Locker compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Leawood?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Leawood, Dr. Locker ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Leawood has 150 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Locker practices?
Orange City Area Health System (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Dunes Surgical Hospital (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 Leawood, Kansas
Dr. Locker's 23 Medicare procedures are below the Leawood average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Leawood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Wingerter | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Cook | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rasmussen | 129 | Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Ting | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Stueve | 104 | Shoulder |
| Dr. John Krumme | 72 | Hip, Knee |
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