Dr. Samuel Thompson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Samuel Thompson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Thompson performed 125 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#5 in Missouri) and 94 hip replacements (#2 in Missouri), for a combined total of 219 procedures. This places Dr. Thompson among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Missouri.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
125 verified cases
#5 in Missouri
Hip Replacement
94 verified cases
#2 in Missouri

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Thompson

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (219 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Thompson, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 573-443-2402
1 S Keene St
Columbia, MO 65201
NPI: 1164878237
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 10 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.