Dr. Kevin Middlemist, D.O.
Contact & Location
573-635-8000
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Dr. Middlemist performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #99 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Middlemist
Practice. Dr. Kevin Middlemist is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jefferson City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 25 knee replacements and 14 shoulder replacements, 39 procedures in all. That is #99 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Middlemist first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Jefferson City has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 19 procedures in 2023 and 39 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Middlemist Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Middlemist has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Middlemist
How does Dr. Middlemist's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Middlemist has performed 39 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. Middlemist ranks #112 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Middlemist perform?
Dr. Middlemist's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and shoulder replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Middlemist in Jefferson City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson 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. Middlemist 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Middlemist's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 160 procedures against the 39 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.
Does Dr. Middlemist perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Middlemist's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Middlemist affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Middlemist is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City, Bothwell Regional Health Center, Lake Regional Health System, University Of Missouri Health Care.
How does Dr. Middlemist compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Jefferson City, Dr. Middlemist ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Middlemist is among the highest-volume surgeons in Jefferson City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Middlemist practices?
Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bothwell Regional Health Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lake Regional Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Jefferson City, Missouri
Dr. Middlemist's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Jefferson City average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jefferson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Craighead | 120 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Lauren Cook | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Galbraith | 21 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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