Dr. Nathan Mall, M.D.
Dr. Nathan Mall is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kirkwood, Missouri. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Mall has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#71 in Missouri) and 12 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Missouri, Dr. Mall performs below average in knee (32 vs 43 avg), below average in shoulder (12 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Mall's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and shoulder replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Mall is the only orthopedic surgeon in Kirkwood represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Mall extend back to 2018, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 44 in the most recent data, a 193% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Mall's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Mall Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Contact & Location
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mall's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 193% from 15 procedures in 2018 to 44 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mall
How does Dr. Mall's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Mall has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Missouri average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mall ranks #90 out of 199 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mall perform?
Dr. Mall's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and shoulder replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Mall's practice located?
Dr. Mall practices in Kirkwood, Missouri. The office is located at 333 S Kirkwood Rd Ste 200, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mall for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mall represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Mall's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mall's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mall's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2018 to 44 in the most recent data, a 193% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 44 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Mall perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mall's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mall affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mall is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Saint Francis Medical Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Lukes Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mall practices?
Mercy Hospital Southeast (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Francis Medical Center (2 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.
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