Dr. David Whitney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Henderson, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Whitney completed 29 knee replacements (#56 in Kentucky), 16 hip replacements, and 15 shoulder replacements — totaling 60 Medicare-verified procedures.
Dr. Whitney's 60 Medicare procedures are near the Kentucky median of 41. The state has 127 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
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 (29 cases), followed by hip replacements (16) and shoulder replacements (15).
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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Whitney
How does Dr. Whitney's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Whitney performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 62 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Whitney ranks #43 out of 127 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whitney perform?
Dr. Whitney performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (15 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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 60 procedures shown here.
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