Dr. William Smith, M.D.
Contact & Location
518-523-1327
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #77 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. William Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lake Placid, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 53 knee replacements and 17 shoulder replacements, 70 procedures in all. That is #77 in New York for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 45 procedures a year to 70, up 56%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 53 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Lake Placid has 4 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 26 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 38 | 11 |
| 2018 | 0 | 45 | 11 |
| 2019 | 0 | 40 | 17 |
| 2020 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 45 | 18 |
| 2022 | 0 | 48 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 49 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 53 | 17 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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 New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 56% from 45 procedures in 2013 to 70 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Smith ranks #104 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and shoulder replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Smith in Lake Placid?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lake Placid 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 New York surgeons.
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 290 procedures against the 70 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 45 procedures in 2013 to 70 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 70 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Smith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), shoulder replacement (17 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 Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake, Carthage Area Hospital, Inc, The University Of Vermont Health Network - Champl, Canton-Potsdam Hospital, The University Of Vermont Health Network-Alice Hy.
How does Dr. Smith compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lake Placid?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lake Placid, Dr. Smith ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Smith is among the highest-volume surgeons in Lake Placid.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Adirondack Medical Center - Saranac Lake (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); The University Of Vermont Health Network - Champl (2 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 Lake Placid, New York
Dr. Smith's 70 Medicare procedures are above the Lake Placid average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lake Placid.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bartlomiej Szczech | 117 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Bullock | 40 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eugene Byrne | 27 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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