Dr. Andrew Schneider, M.D.
Contact & Location
314-514-3500
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Dr. Schneider performs more knee replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Schneider
Practice. Dr. Andrew Schneider is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 58 knee replacements and 36 hip replacements, 94 procedures in all. That is #37 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Schneider first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 58 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Saint Louis has 57 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Schneider also holds hospital privileges in MO and IL, a practice that extends beyond Missouri.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 94 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Schneider Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri 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 Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schneider
How does Dr. Schneider's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Schneider has performed 94 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Schneider ranks #35 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schneider perform?
Dr. Schneider's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (36 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Schneider in Saint Louis?
Yes. There are 57 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis 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 Missouri surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Schneider 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Schneider's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 400 procedures against the 94 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. Schneider perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schneider's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Schneider affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Schneider is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital St Louis. Dr. Schneider maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Schneider compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis?
Among the 57 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis, Dr. Schneider ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Saint Louis has 279 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Schneider practices?
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Barnes Jewish Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Hospital (4 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 Saint Louis, Missouri
Dr. Schneider's 94 Medicare procedures are below the Saint Louis average of 155. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saint Louis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Nunley | 279 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Palmer | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hubbard | 144 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Coles L'hommedieu | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ilya Bendich | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Mudd | 132 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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