Dr. Steven Smith, M.D.

Specialist

Dr. Steven Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in N Kansas City, Missouri. In 2023, Dr. Smith performed 48 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#41 in Missouri) and 12 hip replacements (#93 in Missouri), for a combined total of 60 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
48 verified cases
#41 in Missouri
Hip Replacement
12 verified cases
#93 in Missouri

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Smith

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (60 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Smith, 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: 816-841-3805
2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1230
N Kansas City, MO 64116
NPI: 1750475836
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
📞 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.