Dr. Richard Hulsey, M.D.
Contact & Location
314-569-0612
Saint Louis, MO 63131
Dr. Hulsey performs more knee replacement procedures than 62% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Hulsey
Practice. Dr. Richard Hulsey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 38 knee replacements, 19 shoulder replacements, and 15 hip replacements, 72 procedures in all. That is #63 in Missouri for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 122 in 2015 and stands at 72 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Saint Louis has 57 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 60 | 29 |
| 2014 | 19 | 57 | 32 |
| 2015 | 20 | 67 | 35 |
| 2016 | 21 | 67 | 16 |
| 2017 | 22 | 53 | 21 |
| 2018 | 18 | 81 | 21 |
| 2019 | 17 | 67 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 | 48 | 17 |
| 2021 | 15 | 46 | 32 |
| 2022 | 19 | 48 | 22 |
| 2023 | 21 | 60 | 32 |
| 2024 | 15 | 38 | 19 |
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, 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. Hulsey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hulsey's recorded volume peaked at 122 procedures in 2015 and stood at 72 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hulsey
How does Dr. Hulsey's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Hulsey has performed 72 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hulsey ranks #54 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hulsey perform?
Dr. Hulsey performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (38 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hulsey in Saint Louis?
Yes. There are 57 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis 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. Hulsey 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Hulsey's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 72 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. Hulsey's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hulsey's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 122 procedures in 2015 and was 72 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Hulsey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hulsey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Hulsey among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
How does Dr. Hulsey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis?
Among the 57 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis, Dr. Hulsey ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Saint Louis has 279 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Saint Louis, Missouri
Dr. Hulsey's 72 Medicare procedures are below the Saint Louis average of 152. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saint Louis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Nunley | 279 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Palmer | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hubbard | 144 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Coles L'hommedieu | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ilya Bendich | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Mudd | 132 | Hip, Knee |
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