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Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD

Accepting New Patients

(550 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1991 - 1995)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, total knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, and more.

1215 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

(515) 239-4400

Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD is an orthopedist in Ames, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD is affiliated with Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic.

Office Locations

1215 Duff Avenue
Ames, IA 50010

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Some issues Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	950
doctor visit	1190
emergency care	22
fracture surgery	13
injections	973
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	53
reconstructive surgery	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	918
doctor visit	1109
emergency care	12
injections	918
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	725
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	121
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	982
doctor visit	1142
emergency care	13
injections	982
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
reconstructive surgery	42

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	453

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	718
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	124
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1081
doctor visit	1164
injections	1081
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
reconstructive surgery	41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	926

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1460
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	250
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1323
doctor visit	761
injections	1323
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	52

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	571

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	878
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	120
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1350
doctor visit	678
injections	1350
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	59
minimally invasive procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	848
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	115
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1413
doctor visit	726
hospital care	12
injections	1413
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	65
reconstructive surgery	65

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	329
85 and over	115
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1396
doctor visit	668
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	17
injections	1396
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	59
lower extremity surgery	75
reconstructive surgery	59

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	896
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	112
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1343
doctor visit	609
hospital care	11
injections	1358
inpatient care	11
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
reconstructive surgery	38

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	813
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	95
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1370
doctor visit	610
injections	1370
joint surgery	41
lower extremity surgery	41
reconstructive surgery	41

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	856
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	99
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1244
doctor visit	589
injections	1244
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	49
reconstructive surgery	49

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	794
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	91
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Ames, IA were injections, aspiration, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	1215
doctor visit	840
emergency care	15
fracture surgery	14
hospital care	13
injections	1218
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	810
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	267
85 and over	112
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	415

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2000)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mary Greeley Medical Center

McFarland Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 550 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ames, IA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. David Kent Sneller, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$33 Gamma $20	T2 ALPHA $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$33

Biography

Dr. David Sneller, who practices in Ames, IA, is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Sneller's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include ACL reconstruction, sports health, and rotator cuff repair. After attending the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Dr. Sneller is affiliated with McFarland Clinic and Mary Greeley Medical Center. McFarland Clinic reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Ames, IA.