Dr. Brian Smith, M.D.
Contact & Location
409-772-2222
Galveston, TX 77555
Dr. Smith performs more knee replacement procedures than 22% of orthopedic surgeons in Texas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #381 of 489 ranked knee surgeons in Texas.
About Dr. Smith
Practice. Dr. Brian Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Galveston, Texas. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements. That is #381 in Texas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 41 in 2013 and stands at 18 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 41 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 18 |
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. 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 Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith's recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2013 and stood at 18 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Smith ranks #470 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Smith's practice located?
Dr. Smith practices in Galveston, Texas. The office is located at 301 University Blvd., Galveston, TX 77555. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Smith for joint replacement evaluation.
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, which puts Dr. Smith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 18 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?
Dr. Smith's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2013 and was 18 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Smith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Smith is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, University Of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
University Of Texas Medical Branch (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital (5 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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