Dr. Philip Schmitt, D.O.
Contact & Location
248-673-0500
Waterford, MI 48328
Commerce Township, MI 48382
Dr. Schmitt performs more hip replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 140 ranked hip surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Schmitt
Practice. Dr. Philip Schmitt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Waterford, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 36 hip replacements and 13 knee replacements, 49 procedures in all. That is #39 in Michigan for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 42 procedures a year to 49, up 17%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Waterford has 3 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42 | 0 |
| 2014 | 37 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 | 45 | 0 |
| 2017 | 41 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 15 |
| 2020 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 0 |
| 2023 | 23 | 16 |
| 2024 | 36 | 13 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Schmitt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schmitt's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 17% from 42 procedures in 2013 to 49 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schmitt
How does Dr. Schmitt's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Schmitt has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Schmitt ranks #98 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schmitt perform?
Dr. Schmitt's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (36 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Schmitt in Waterford?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Waterford 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Schmitt 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Schmitt's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 49 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. Schmitt's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schmitt's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 42 procedures in 2013 to 49 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 49 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Schmitt perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schmitt's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (36 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Schmitt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Waterford?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Waterford, Dr. Schmitt ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Schmitt is among the highest-volume surgeons in Waterford.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Waterford, Michigan
Dr. Schmitt's 49 Medicare procedures are at the Waterford average of 49. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Waterford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Bartholomew | 66 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Ketner | 31 | Hip, Knee |
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