Dr. Steven Kautz, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-238-6001
Natchitoches, LA 71457
Shreveport, LA 71103
Dr. Kautz performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Kautz
Practice. Dr. Steven Kautz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 21 knee replacements. That is #59 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 47 in 2014 and stands at 21 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 30 |
| 2014 | 14 | 33 |
| 2015 | 0 | 35 |
| 2016 | 16 | 26 |
| 2017 | 0 | 21 |
| 2018 | 15 | 22 |
| 2019 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0 | 21 |
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. Kautz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kautz's recorded volume peaked at 47 procedures in 2014 and stood at 21 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kautz
How does Dr. Kautz's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Kautz has performed 21 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Louisiana average is 54 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kautz ranks #76 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kautz perform?
Dr. Kautz's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kautz's practice located?
Dr. Kautz practices in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The office is located at 1029 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kautz for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kautz 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. Kautz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 90 procedures against the 21 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. Kautz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kautz's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 47 procedures in 2014 and was 21 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kautz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kautz is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kautz practices?
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Natchitoches Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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