Dr. Samuel Phillips, M.D.
Contact & Location
402-390-4111
Omaha, NE 68114
Dr. Phillips performs more knee replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 60 ranked knee surgeons in Nebraska.
About Dr. Phillips
Practice. Dr. Samuel Phillips is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. The latest annual CMS data records 53 knee replacements and 20 hip replacements, 73 procedures in all. That is #25 in Nebraska for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 50 and 99 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 53 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Omaha has 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Phillips also holds hospital privileges in NE and IA, a practice that extends beyond Nebraska.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | 46 |
| 2014 | 22 | 39 |
| 2015 | 20 | 30 |
| 2016 | 40 | 38 |
| 2017 | 42 | 47 |
| 2018 | 21 | 49 |
| 2019 | 40 | 55 |
| 2020 | 39 | 46 |
| 2021 | 32 | 49 |
| 2022 | 32 | 67 |
| 2023 | 29 | 50 |
| 2024 | 20 | 53 |
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. Phillips Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nebraska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Phillips's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 50 to 99 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Phillips
How does Dr. Phillips's procedure volume compare to other Nebraska surgeons?
Dr. Phillips has performed 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Nebraska average of 81 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Phillips ranks #33 out of 72 orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Phillips perform?
Dr. Phillips's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Phillips in Omaha?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Omaha 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 Nebraska surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Phillips 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. Phillips's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 73 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. Phillips's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Phillips's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 50 to 99 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Phillips perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Phillips's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Phillips affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Phillips is affiliated with Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc, Methodist Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Chi Health Creighton University Medical Center - B, Chi Health Immanuel. Dr. Phillips maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Phillips compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Omaha?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Omaha, Dr. Phillips ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Omaha has 294 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Phillips practices?
Midwest Surgical Hospital Llc (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Methodist Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Methodist Jennie Edmundson (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Phillips's 73 Medicare procedures are below the Omaha average of 150. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Omaha.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sayfe Jassim | 294 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Goebel | 167 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joshua Urban | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clayton Thor | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Beau Kildow | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Otterberg | 114 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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