Dr. David Whitney, MD
Contact & Location
812-477-1558
Henderson, KY 42420
About Dr. Whitney
Dr. David Whitney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Whitney completed 31 knee replacements (#47 in Kentucky), 16 shoulder replacements, and 14 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 61 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Whitney performs below the state average in knee (31 vs 42), below the state average in shoulder (16 vs 31), below the state average in hip (14 vs 35).
Dr. Whitney performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (31 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (16) and hip replacements (14).
Dr. Whitney is the only orthopedic surgeon in Henderson represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Whitney also maintains hospital privileges in IN and IL, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Kentucky.
Medicare records for Dr. Whitney extend back to 2019, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 61 in the most recent data, a 455% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Whitney's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 12 | 20 |
| 2022 | 20 | 28 | 11 |
| 2023 | 16 | 29 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 | 31 | 16 |
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. Whitney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 455% from 11 procedures in 2019 to 61 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Whitney
How does Dr. Whitney's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Whitney has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Whitney ranks #43 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whitney perform?
Dr. Whitney performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Whitney's practice located?
Dr. Whitney practices in Henderson, Kentucky. The office is located at 471 Klutey Park Plaza Dr, Henderson, KY 42420. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Whitney for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Whitney 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. Whitney's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 61 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Whitney's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Whitney's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2019 to 61 in the most recent data, a 455% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 61 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Whitney perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Whitney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Whitney among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Whitney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Whitney is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Evansville, Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1, Deaconess Hospital Inc. Dr. Whitney maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Whitney practices?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 (3 out of 5 CMS stars); Deaconess Hospital Inc (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.
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