Dr. Cody Stover, M.D.
Dr. Cody Stover is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lexington, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Stover has performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#52 in Kentucky) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Stover performs below average in knee (30 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Stover's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Lexington is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lexington area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Stover first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Stover's 30 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. Stover Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Contact & Location
Lexington, KY 40504
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stover 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stover
How does Dr. Stover's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Stover has performed 45 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Stover ranks #56 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stover perform?
Dr. Stover's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stover in Lexington?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Lexington 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 Kentucky surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stover 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. Stover's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Stover perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stover's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stover affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stover is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital.
How does Dr. Stover compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lexington?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Lexington, Dr. Stover ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lexington has 261 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stover practices?
Saint Joseph Hospital (2 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 Lexington, Kentucky
Dr. Stover's 45 Medicare procedures are below the Lexington average of 128. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lexington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christian Christensen | 261 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tharun Karthikeyan | 200 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Denehy | 117 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wallace Huff | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Selby | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Donegan | 79 | Shoulder |
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