Dr. Michael Hellman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Hellman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lees Summit, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Hellman performed 125 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Missouri) and 68 hip replacements (#8 in Missouri), for a combined total of 193 procedures. This places Dr. Hellman among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Missouri.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
125 verified cases
#4 in Missouri
Hip Replacement
68 verified cases
#8 in Missouri

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hellman

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (193 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Hellman, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 816-246-4302
120 Ne Saint Lukes Blvd Ste 200
Lees Summit, MO 64086
NPI: 1114214970
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.