Dr. Elijah Miller, D.O.
Contact & Location
605-217-2667
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Blue Springs, MO 64014
Dr. Miller performs more knee replacement procedures than 46% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #89 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Miller
Practice. Dr. Elijah Miller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Blue Springs, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #89 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 40, up 208%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Blue Springs has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Miller also holds hospital privileges in IA and SD, a practice that extends beyond Missouri.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 | 32 |
| 2024 | 12 | 28 |
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. Miller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Miller's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 208% from 13 procedures in 2022 to 40 in the most recent data.
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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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.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Miller
How does Dr. Miller's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Miller has performed 40 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. Miller ranks #110 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Miller perform?
Dr. Miller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Miller's practice located?
Dr. Miller's current practice address is in Dakota Dunes, SD. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Miller's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Blue Springs, Missouri.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Miller 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. Miller's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 40 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. Miller's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Miller's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2022 to 40 in the most recent data, a 208% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Miller perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Miller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Miller affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Miller is affiliated with Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, Trinity Regional Medical Center, Dunes Surgical Hospital, St Lukes Regional Medical Center, Floyd Valley Healthcare. Dr. Miller maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Miller compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Blue Springs?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Blue Springs, Dr. Miller ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Miller has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Miller practices?
Trinity Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Dunes Surgical Hospital (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 Blue Springs, Missouri
Dr. Miller's 40 Medicare procedures are above the Blue Springs average of 27. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Blue Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Cullen | 23 | Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Witte | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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