Dr. Curtis Mather, DO
Contact & Location
Lebanon, MO 65536
Dr. Curtis Mather is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lebanon, Missouri. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Mather has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #141 in Missouri.
In Missouri, Dr. Mather performs below average in knee (17 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Mather's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 17 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Mather is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lebanon represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Mather's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2014 before settling at 17 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Mather's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Mather Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mather's recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2014 and stood at 17 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mather
How does Dr. Mather's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Mather has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Missouri average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mather ranks #179 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mather perform?
Dr. Mather's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Mather's practice located?
Dr. Mather practices in Lebanon, Missouri. The office is located at 331 Hospital Dr, Lebanon, MO 65536. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mather for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mather represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Mather's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 17 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mather's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mather's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2014 and was 17 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. Mather affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mather is affiliated with Lake Regional Health System, Mercy Hospital Lebanon, Phelps Health.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mather practices?
Lake Regional Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy Hospital Lebanon (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Phelps Health (2 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.
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