Dr. Stephen Makk, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Stephen Makk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Makk performed 54 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#22 in Kentucky) and 19 hip replacements (#41 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 73 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
54 verified cases
#22 in Kentucky
Hip Replacement
19 verified cases
#41 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Makk

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (73 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Makk, 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?"

Preparing for Surgery?

Browse recommended recovery products for knee replacement

View Recovery Products

Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 502-897-6579
4001 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207
NPI: 1629070545
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Kentucky Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides - Louisville 272 procedures
Dr. Richard Sweet - Louisville 261 procedures
Dr. Christian Christensen - Lexington 261 procedures
Dr. Reid Brown - Louisville 248 procedures

Browse Kentucky by Procedure

Hip Replacement Surgeons Knee Replacement Surgeons Shoulder Replacement Surgeons
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.
← View All Kentucky Surgeons