Dr. Richard Sweet, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Sweet is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Sweet performed 147 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Kentucky) and 114 hip replacements (#2 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 261 procedures. This places Dr. Sweet among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Kentucky.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
147 verified cases
#4 in Kentucky
Hip Replacement
114 verified cases
#2 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Sweet

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (261 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Sweet, 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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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 502-897-1794
4130 Dutchmans Ln Ste 300
Louisville, KY 40207
NPI: 1821357773
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 14 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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