Dr. David Waespe, M.D.
Contact & Location
502-570-3754
Georgetown, KY 40324
Richmond, KY 40475
Versailles, KY 40383
Winchester, KY 40391
Paris, KY 40361
Dr. Waespe performs more knee replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Waespe
Practice. Dr. David Waespe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Georgetown, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 41 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 60 procedures in all. That is #32 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 84 in 2014 and stands at 60 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 41 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 26 | 58 |
| 2015 | 26 | 40 |
| 2016 | 0 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 | 24 |
| 2019 | 23 | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 31 |
| 2021 | 14 | 24 |
| 2022 | 21 | 26 |
| 2023 | 18 | 24 |
| 2024 | 19 | 41 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Waespe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Waespe's recorded volume peaked at 84 procedures in 2014 and stood at 60 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Waespe
How does Dr. Waespe's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Waespe has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Waespe ranks #44 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Waespe perform?
Dr. Waespe's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Waespe's practice located?
Dr. Waespe practices in Georgetown, Kentucky. The office is located at 1138 Lexington Rd Ste 110, Georgetown, KY 40324. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Waespe for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Waespe 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Waespe's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 60 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. Waespe's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Waespe's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 84 procedures in 2014 and was 60 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Waespe perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Waespe's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Waespe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Waespe is affiliated with Centerpoint Health - Georgetown, Centerpoint Health - Paris, Clark Regional Medical Center, Harrison Memorial Hospital, Baptist Health Richmond.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Waespe practices?
Centerpoint Health - Georgetown (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Centerpoint Health - Paris (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Clark Regional Medical Center (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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