Dr. Steven Winham, D.O.
Contact & Location
Elk City, OK 73644
Dr. Steven Winham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elk City, Oklahoma. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Winham has completed 76 knee replacements (#13 in Oklahoma), 30 hip replacements, and 20 shoulder replacements, totaling 126 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Oklahoma, Dr. Winham performs above average in knee (76 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (30 vs 38 avg), near average in shoulder (20 vs 25 avg).
Dr. Winham performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (76 cases), followed by hip replacements (30) and shoulder replacements (20).
Dr. Winham is the only orthopedic surgeon in Elk City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Winham extend back to 2021, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 36 to 126 in the most recent data, a 250% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Winham's 76 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Winham Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Winham's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 250% from 36 procedures in 2021 to 126 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. Winham
How does Dr. Winham's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Winham has performed 126 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Oklahoma average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Winham ranks #14 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Winham perform?
Dr. Winham performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (76 cases), hip replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Winham with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Winham ranks #13 in Oklahoma for knee replacement with 76 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 119 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Winham's practice located?
Dr. Winham practices in Elk City, Oklahoma. The office is located at 1710 W 3rd St, Elk City, OK 73644. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Winham for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Winham represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Winham's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 126 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Winham's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Winham's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 36 procedures in 2021 to 126 in the most recent data, a 250% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 126 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Winham perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Winham's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (76 cases), hip replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Winham among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Winham affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Winham is affiliated with Great Plains Regional Medical Center, Onecore Health, Roger Mills Memorial Hospital, Mangum Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Winham practices?
Great Plains Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Onecore Health (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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