Contact & Location
586-493-8142
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Auburn, IN 46706
Dr. Small performs more hip replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #43 of 140 ranked hip surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Small
Practice. Dr. Roy Small is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Clemens, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 33 hip replacements and 21 knee replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #43 in Michigan for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Small first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 33 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Mount Clemens has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 54 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Small Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
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 Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Small
How does Dr. Small's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Small has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Small ranks #87 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Small perform?
Dr. Small's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (33 cases) and knee replacement (21 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Small in Mount Clemens?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Mount Clemens 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. Small 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. Small's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 54 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.
Does Dr. Small perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Small's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (33 cases), knee replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Small affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Small is affiliated with Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Llc, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Parkview Huntington Hospital, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Parkview Dekalb Hospital. Dr. Small maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Small practices?
Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Llc (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Parkview Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Parkview Huntington Hospital (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mount Clemens, Michigan
Dr. Small's 54 Medicare procedures are above the Mount Clemens average of 37. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mount Clemens.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Dirkx | 19 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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