Dr. Ryan Pitts, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ryan Pitts is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Pitts performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#83 in Missouri) and 14 shoulder replacements (#45 in Missouri), for a combined total of 42 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
#83 in Missouri
Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#45 in Missouri

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Pitts

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Pitts, 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: 314-569-0612
1050 Old Des Peres Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
NPI: 1346220423
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 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.