Dr. Leo Whiteside, M.D.

Specialist

Dr. Leo Whiteside is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Whiteside performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#81 in Missouri) and 20 hip replacements (#49 in Missouri), for a combined total of 48 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
28 verified cases
#81 in Missouri
Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#49 in Missouri

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Whiteside

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Whiteside, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 314-205-2223
1000 Des Peres Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
NPI: 1134195621
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Missouri Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Ryan Nunley - Saint Louis 263 procedures
Dr. Robert Jones - Ozark 220 procedures
Dr. Samuel Thompson - Columbia 219 procedures
Dr. William Schroer - Bridgeton 204 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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