Dr. Mark Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Smith performed 45 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#8 in Kentucky) and 19 knee replacements (#79 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 64 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33â37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Smith
This surgeon has high Medicare volume (64 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Smith, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"
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Louisville, KY 40223