Dr. Joshua Locker, M.D.
Contact & Location
605-217-2667
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Leawood, KS 66211
Dr. Locker performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #53 of 89 ranked knee surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Locker
Practice. Dr. Joshua Locker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Leawood, Kansas. The latest annual CMS data records 45 knee replacements and 11 shoulder replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #53 in Kansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 56, up 367%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 45 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Leawood has 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Locker also holds hospital privileges in IA and SD, a practice that extends beyond Kansas.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 11 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Locker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Locker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 367% from 12 procedures in 2022 to 56 in the most recent data.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Locker
How does Dr. Locker's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Locker has performed 56 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. Locker ranks #62 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Locker perform?
Dr. Locker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases) and shoulder replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Locker's practice located?
Dr. Locker's current practice address is in Dakota Dunes, SD. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Locker's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Leawood, Kansas.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Locker 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Locker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 230 procedures against the 56 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. Locker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Locker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2022 to 56 in the most recent data, a 367% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 56 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Locker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Locker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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, St Lukes Regional Medical Center, Floyd Valley Healthcare. 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 15 orthopedic surgeons in Leawood, Dr. Locker ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Leawood has 175 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 56 Medicare procedures are below the Leawood average of 121. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Leawood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Cook | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Wingerter | 157 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Ting | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rasmussen | 126 | Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Stueve | 117 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Rasmussen | 67 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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