Dr. Matthew De Ruyter, MD
Contact & Location
Kansas City, KS 66103
Dr. Matthew De Ruyter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kansas City, Kansas. Dr. De Ruyter has performed 27 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#46 in Kansas) and 18 knee replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Kansas, Dr. De Ruyter performs below average in hip (27 vs 40 avg), below average in knee (18 vs 62 avg).
Dr. De Ruyter's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (27 cases) and knee replacements (18 cases).
Kansas City is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Kansas City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. De Ruyter first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. De Ruyter's 27 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. De Ruyter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kansas state average.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. De Ruyter
How does Dr. De Ruyter's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. De Ruyter has performed 45 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. De Ruyter ranks #72 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. De Ruyter perform?
Dr. De Ruyter's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases) and knee replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. De Ruyter in Kansas City?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City 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. De Ruyter 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. De Ruyter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. De Ruyter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. De Ruyter's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases), knee replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. De Ruyter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. De Ruyter is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital.
How does Dr. De Ruyter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City, Dr. De Ruyter ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Kansas City has 134 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. De Ruyter practices?
University Of Kansas Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas City, Kansas
Dr. De Ruyter's 45 Medicare procedures are below the Kansas City average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kansas City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Anderson | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aaron Althaus | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Katie Smeltzer | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Sweeney | 22 | Hip |
| Dr. John Schroeppel | 18 | Knee |
| Dr. Mitchell Birt | 17 | Shoulder |
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