Dr. Kevin Smith, MD
Contact & Location
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Dr. Kevin Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in The Woodlands, Texas. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Smith has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#390 in Texas) and 11 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 28 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Smith performs below average in knee (17 vs 42 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Smith's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and shoulder replacements (11 cases).
The Woodlands is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the The Woodlands area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Smith first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Smith's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Smith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Smith has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Smith
How does Dr. Smith's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Smith has performed 28 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 #377 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Smith perform?
Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and shoulder replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Smith in The Woodlands?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands 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 Texas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Smith 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. Smith's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 28 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Smith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Smith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (11 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 Memorial Hermann Hospital System, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, The Woodlands Specialty Hospital.
How does Dr. Smith compare to other orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in The Woodlands, Dr. Smith ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in The Woodlands has 174 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Smith practices?
Memorial Hermann Hospital System (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital (3 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 The Woodlands, Texas
Dr. Smith's 28 Medicare procedures are below the The Woodlands average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in The Woodlands.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Price | 174 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brian Chimenti | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raheel Ali | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Braden Hartline | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kelly Blevins | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rabah Qadir | 66 | Hip, Knee |
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