Dr. Ryan Swope, D.O.
Contact & Location
816-246-4302
Kansas City, MO 64158
Sevierville, TN 37862
Kansas City, MO 64108
Kansas City, MO 64108
Dr. Swope performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Swope
Practice. Dr. Ryan Swope is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kansas City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 36 procedures in all. That is #115 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Dr. Swope first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Kansas City has 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Swope also holds hospital privileges in OH and IN and MO, a practice that extends beyond Missouri.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 36 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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, 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. Swope Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Swope
How does Dr. Swope's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Swope has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Missouri average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Swope ranks #119 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Swope perform?
Dr. Swope's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Swope in Kansas City?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City 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. Swope 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Swope's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 36 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.
Does Dr. Swope perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Swope's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Swope affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Swope is affiliated with Genesis Hospital, Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, Saint Luke'S East Hospital. Dr. Swope maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Swope compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kansas City, Dr. Swope ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Kansas City has 178 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Swope practices?
Genesis Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Lukes North Hospital (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Swope's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Kansas City average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kansas City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Krempec | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Eggers | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Dugan | 74 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Terry Presley | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Boin | 60 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Daniel Weed | 29 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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