Dr. Douglas Schultz, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Douglas Schultz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Schultz performed 29 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#49 in South Carolina) and 19 knee replacements (#95 in South Carolina), for a combined total of 48 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
29 verified cases
#49 in South Carolina
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#95 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Schultz

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Schultz, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 904-383-1010
1910 Blanding St
Columbia, SC 29201
NPI: 1881089043
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 11 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 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.