Dr. Stephen Engstrom, M.D.
Contact & Location
615-936-2000
Nashville, TN 37232
St. Louis, MO 63110
Dr. Engstrom performs more knee replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 176 ranked knee surgeons in Tennessee.
About Dr. Engstrom
Practice. Dr. Stephen Engstrom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nashville, Tennessee. The latest annual CMS data records 63 knee replacements and 39 hip replacements, 102 procedures in all. That is #39 in Tennessee for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 102, up 629%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 63 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Nashville has 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 25 | 13 |
| 2019 | 18 | 19 |
| 2020 | 29 | 21 |
| 2021 | 28 | 18 |
| 2022 | 32 | 50 |
| 2023 | 52 | 53 |
| 2024 | 39 | 63 |
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. Engstrom Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Engstrom's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 629% from 14 procedures in 2017 to 102 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. Engstrom
How does Dr. Engstrom's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Engstrom has performed 102 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Tennessee average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Engstrom ranks #42 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Engstrom perform?
Dr. Engstrom's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases) and hip replacement (39 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Engstrom in Nashville?
Yes. There are 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville 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 Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Engstrom 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. Engstrom's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 430 procedures against the 102 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. Engstrom's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Engstrom's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2017 to 102 in the most recent data, a 629% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 105 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Engstrom perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Engstrom's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases), hip replacement (39 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Engstrom affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Engstrom is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Maury Regional Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.
How does Dr. Engstrom compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Nashville?
Among the 37 orthopedic surgeons in Nashville, Dr. Engstrom ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Nashville has 265 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Engstrom practices?
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Maury Regional Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Engstrom's 102 Medicare procedures are below the Nashville average of 151. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Nashville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Deboer | 265 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Hodrick | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Raab | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jefferson Morrison | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Mayes | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Carpenter | 120 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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