Dr. Daniel Weed, M.D.
Contact & Location
816-468-8632
Kansas City, MO 64154
Dr. Weed performs more knee replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #139 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Weed
Practice. Dr. Daniel Weed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 29 procedures in all. That is #139 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 52 in 2017 and stands at 29 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Kansas City has 12 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 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 0 | 20 |
| 2015 | 0 | 20 |
| 2016 | 11 | 40 |
| 2017 | 15 | 37 |
| 2018 | 0 | 37 |
| 2019 | 0 | 22 |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 27 |
| 2022 | 15 | 27 |
| 2023 | 0 | 25 |
| 2024 | 11 | 18 |
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. Weed Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Weed's recorded volume peaked at 52 procedures in 2017 and stood at 29 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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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. Weed
How does Dr. Weed's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Weed has performed 29 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. Weed ranks #134 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Weed perform?
Dr. Weed's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Weed in Kansas City?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City 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. Weed 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. Weed's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 120 procedures against the 29 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. Weed's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Weed's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 52 procedures in 2017 and was 29 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.
Does Dr. Weed perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Weed's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Weed affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Weed is affiliated with Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City.
How does Dr. Weed compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City, Dr. Weed ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Kansas City has 178 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Weed practices?
Saint Lukes North Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City (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 Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Weed's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Kansas City average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kansas City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Krempec | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Eggers | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Dugan | 74 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Terry Presley | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Boin | 60 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Swope | 36 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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