Dr. John Eggers, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact & Location
816-561-3003
Kansas City, MO 64116
Independence, MO 64057
Dr. Eggers performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Eggers
Practice. Dr. John Eggers is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 75 knee replacements and 48 hip replacements, 123 procedures in all. That is #22 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 25 procedures a year to 123, up 392%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 75 procedures is above the national average of 45.
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 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 12 |
| 2018 | 25 | 23 |
| 2019 | 47 | 47 |
| 2020 | 46 | 57 |
| 2021 | 33 | 63 |
| 2022 | 43 | 79 |
| 2023 | 33 | 90 |
| 2024 | 48 | 75 |
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. Eggers Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Eggers's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 392% from 25 procedures in 2017 to 123 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Eggers
How does Dr. Eggers's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Eggers has performed 123 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Eggers ranks #25 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Eggers perform?
Dr. Eggers's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (75 cases) and hip replacement (48 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Eggers 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. Eggers 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. Eggers's total volume across all insurers at roughly 410 to 520 procedures against the 123 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. Eggers's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Eggers's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2017 to 123 in the most recent data, a 392% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 123 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Eggers perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Eggers's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (75 cases), hip replacement (48 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Eggers affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Eggers is affiliated with Nkc Health, Carroll County Memorial Hospital, Liberty Hospital, Centerpoint Medical Center, Ray County Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Eggers compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City, Dr. Eggers ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Eggers is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kansas City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Eggers practices?
Nkc Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Carroll County Memorial Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Liberty Hospital (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. Eggers's 123 Medicare procedures are above 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. David Dugan | 74 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Terry Presley | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Boin | 60 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Swope | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Weed | 29 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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