Contact & Location
816-214-9300
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Dr. Reardon performs more knee replacement procedures than 12% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #146 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Reardon
Practice. Dr. James Reardon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Kansas City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #146 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 66 in 2015 and stands at 16 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. North Kansas City has 7 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 | 19 | 43 |
| 2014 | 14 | 51 |
| 2015 | 22 | 44 |
| 2016 | 11 | 31 |
| 2017 | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 | 23 | 25 |
| 2019 | 19 | 17 |
| 2020 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 12 | 26 |
| 2022 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. 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. Reardon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Reardon's recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2015 and stood at 16 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Reardon
How does Dr. Reardon's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Reardon has performed 16 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. Reardon ranks #184 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Reardon perform?
Dr. Reardon's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Reardon in North Kansas City?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in North 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. Reardon 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, which puts Dr. Reardon's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Reardon's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Reardon's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2015 and was 16 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.
How does Dr. Reardon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in North Kansas City?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in North Kansas City, Dr. Reardon ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in North Kansas City has 144 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in North Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Reardon's 16 Medicare procedures are below the North Kansas City average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in North Kansas City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Paul | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Paul | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erich Lingenfelter | 72 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Alan Cornett | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Barnhill | 40 | Knee |
| Dr. Dustin Woyski | 23 | Hip |
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