Dr. Mitchell Birt, M.D.
Contact & Location
913-588-0575
Kansas City, KS 66160
Dr. Birt performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 33% of orthopedic surgeons in Kansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #26 of 39 ranked shoulder surgeons in Kansas.
About Dr. Birt
Practice. Dr. Mitchell Birt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kansas City, Kansas. The latest annual CMS data records 17 shoulder replacements. That is #26 in Kansas for shoulder replacement. Dr. Birt also holds credentials in Hand Surgery. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Dr. Birt first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Kansas City has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Birt also holds hospital privileges in KS and MO, a practice that extends beyond Kansas.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Birt 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Birt
How does Dr. Birt's procedure volume compare to other Kansas surgeons?
Dr. Birt has performed 17 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. Birt ranks #101 out of 110 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Birt perform?
Dr. Birt's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Birt 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. Birt 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Birt's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 17 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Birt affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Birt is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital, University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital, Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph. Dr. Birt maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Birt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City, Dr. Birt ranks #7 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. Birt practices?
University Of Kansas Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Minimally Invasive Surgery Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital (4 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. Birt's 17 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. Matthew De Ruyter | 45 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Sweeney | 22 | Hip |
| Dr. John Schroeppel | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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