Dr. Samuel Thompson, M.D.
Contact & Location
573-443-2402
Columbia, MO 65201
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Arlington, VA 22206
Dr. Thompson performs more knee replacement procedures than 97% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #4 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Thompson
Practice. Dr. Samuel Thompson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 131 knee replacements and 78 hip replacements, 209 procedures in all. That is #4 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 43 procedures a year to 209, up 386%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 131 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Columbia has 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 22 |
| 2022 | 77 | 56 |
| 2023 | 94 | 125 |
| 2024 | 78 | 131 |
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. Thompson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Thompson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 386% from 43 procedures in 2021 to 209 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Thompson
How does Dr. Thompson's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Thompson has performed 209 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Thompson ranks #3 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thompson perform?
Dr. Thompson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (131 cases) and hip replacement (78 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Thompson with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Thompson ranks #4 in Missouri for knee replacement with 131 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 204 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Thompson in Columbia?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Columbia 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. Thompson 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. Thompson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 700 to 880 procedures against the 209 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. Thompson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Thompson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 43 procedures in 2021 to 209 in the most recent data, a 386% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 219 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Thompson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Thompson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (131 cases), hip replacement (78 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thompson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Boone Hospital Center, University Of Missouri Health Care, Bothwell Regional Health Center, Lake Regional Health System, Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Thompson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbia?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Columbia, Dr. Thompson ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Thompson has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thompson practices?
Boone Hospital Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Missouri Health Care (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bothwell Regional Health Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Columbia, Missouri
Dr. Thompson's 209 Medicare procedures are above the Columbia average of 127. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Wendling | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alan Anz | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Bormann | 137 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Aleto | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Keeney | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Khalid Waliullah | 66 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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