Dr. James Keeney, M.D.
Contact & Location
573-882-2663
Columbia, MO 65212
Dr. Keeney performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #43 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Keeney
Practice. Dr. James Keeney is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 53 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 77 procedures in all. That is #43 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 37 and 90 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 53 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Columbia has 18 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 | 39 | 51 |
| 2014 | 21 | 55 |
| 2015 | 12 | 25 |
| 2016 | 35 | 36 |
| 2017 | 28 | 50 |
| 2018 | 34 | 50 |
| 2019 | 28 | 35 |
| 2020 | 27 | 57 |
| 2021 | 26 | 52 |
| 2022 | 28 | 52 |
| 2023 | 27 | 59 |
| 2024 | 24 | 53 |
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. Keeney Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Keeney's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 37 to 90 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Keeney
How does Dr. Keeney's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Keeney has performed 77 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Keeney ranks #49 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Keeney perform?
Dr. Keeney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Keeney in Columbia?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Columbia 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. Keeney 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. Keeney's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 330 procedures against the 77 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. Keeney's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Keeney's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 37 to 90 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Keeney perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Keeney's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Keeney affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Keeney is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.
How does Dr. Keeney compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbia?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Columbia, Dr. Keeney ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Columbia has 209 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Keeney practices?
University Of Missouri Health Care (3 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 Columbia, Missouri
Dr. Keeney's 77 Medicare procedures are below the Columbia average of 127. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Samuel Thompson | 209 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Wendling | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alan Anz | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Bormann | 137 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Aleto | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Khalid Waliullah | 66 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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