Dr. David Whitney, M.D.
Contact & Location
812-477-1558
Henderson, KY 42420
Dr. Whitney performs more knee replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #47 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Whitney
Practice. Dr. David Whitney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 31 knee replacements, 16 shoulder replacements, and 14 hip replacements, 61 procedures in all. That is #47 in Kentucky for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 61, up 455%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 31 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Whitney practices across state lines. Dr. Whitney also holds hospital privileges in IN and IL, a practice that extends beyond Kentucky.
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 are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. 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 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Whitney's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 61 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. 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, Deaconess Hospital Inc, Daviess Community Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Warrick. 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 (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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