Dr. Samuel Carter, M.D.
Contact & Location
502-394-6341
Louisville, KY 40241
Dr. Carter performs more knee replacement procedures than 45% of orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #56 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Kentucky.
About Dr. Carter
Practice. Dr. Samuel Carter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements. That is #56 in Kentucky for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 15 and 30 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Louisville has 40 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 27 |
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. 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. Carter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carter's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 15 to 30 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Carter
How does Dr. Carter's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Carter has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Carter ranks #85 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carter perform?
Dr. Carter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 27 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Carter in Louisville?
Yes. There are 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Kentucky surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Carter 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, which puts Dr. Carter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 120 procedures against the 27 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. Carter's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Carter's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 15 to 30 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Carter is affiliated with Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor.
How does Dr. Carter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville?
Among the 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville, Dr. Carter ranks #29 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Louisville has 323 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Carter practices?
Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Carter's 27 Medicare procedures are below the Louisville average of 211. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Louisville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides | 323 | Hip |
| Dr. Reid Brown | 300 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Sweet | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Greene | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Goodin | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Krupp | 144 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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