Dr. Steven Smith, M.D.
Contact & Location
816-459-7500
N Kansas City, MO 64116
Kansas City, MO 64158
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. Steven Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in N Kansas City, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 69 procedures in all. That is #39 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 39 procedures a year to 69, up 77%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 39 |
| 2014 | 0 | 37 |
| 2015 | 15 | 42 |
| 2016 | 17 | 71 |
| 2017 | 21 | 72 |
| 2018 | 16 | 71 |
| 2019 | 14 | 73 |
| 2020 | 0 | 43 |
| 2021 | 0 | 37 |
| 2022 | 16 | 42 |
| 2023 | 12 | 48 |
| 2024 | 12 | 57 |
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. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 77% from 39 procedures in 2013 to 69 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smith ranks #61 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Smith's practice located?
Dr. Smith practices in N Kansas City, Missouri. The office is located at 2790 Clay Edwards Dr Ste 1230, N Kansas City, MO 64116. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Smith for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Smith 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. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 69 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. Smith's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 39 procedures in 2013 to 69 in the most recent data, a 77% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 93 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Smith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with Nkc Health, Saint Lukes North Hospital, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Nkc Health (4 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); St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City (4 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.
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