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Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD

(Keith J. Bolyard, MD)

(107 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

3501 W. E. Knight Drive Mercy Clinic Orthopedics
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 709-6700

Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD is an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith, Mercy Hospital Booneville, Mercy Health System and Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley.

Office Locations

3501 W. E. Knight Drive Mercy Clinic Orthopedics
Fort Smith, AR 72903

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In The News

“"These are otherwise healthy patients with a knee, hip or shoulder that is slowing them down," Dr. Keith Bolyard, medical director of Mercy Orthopedic Hospital, stated in a news release.”—"Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Blessed, Begins Operations Monday (Video)", Southwest Times Record, October 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

central DEXA

musculoskeletal imaging

X-rays

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD performed more central DEXA, musculoskeletal imaging, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bone density test, and central DEXA that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

arm X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD had a list price for arm X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

knee X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD performed more knee X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
doctor visit	585
fracture surgery	15
hip imaging	92
hospital care	30
injections	252
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	63
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	416
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	52
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
X-rays	468

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	214
doctor visit	506
fracture surgery	27
hip imaging	78
hospital care	15
injections	214
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	49
musculoskeletal imaging	433
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	37
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	452

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	477

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	292
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	45
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	261
doctor visit	607
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	76
hospital care	24
injections	261
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	489
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	489

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	60
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	295
doctor visit	583
fracture surgery	23
hip imaging	51
hospital care	19
injections	295
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	56
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	694
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	56
X-rays	694

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	1490

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1784
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	940
From 75 to 84	556
85 and over	162
Less than 65	298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	400
doctor visit	750
injections	400
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
musculoskeletal imaging	506
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	506

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	778
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	390
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	72
Less than 65	153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	403
doctor visit	797
fracture surgery	13
injections	403
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	283
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	47
X-rays	283

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	572
Black	14
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	62
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	324
doctor visit	709
fracture surgery	34
injections	324
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	67
musculoskeletal imaging	279
open surgery	19
reconstructive surgery	52
X-rays	279

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	568
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	54
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	337
doctor visit	705
fracture surgery	40
hospital care	16
injections	337
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	78
musculoskeletal imaging	306
open surgery	19
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	57
X-rays	317

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	382

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	290
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	65
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	266
doctor visit	507
fracture surgery	33
injections	266
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	46
musculoskeletal imaging	841
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	31
X-rays	841

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	857

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	996
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	97
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	498
fracture surgery	15
injections	206
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	1404
reconstructive surgery	21
X-rays	1404

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	1393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1490
Black	14
Hispanic	30
Asian	11
Other	27
Native American	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	848
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	135
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	173
doctor visit	488
injections	173
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	996
reconstructive surgery	24
X-rays	996

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	1036

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1152
Black	15
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	623
From 75 to 84	430
85 and over	104
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fort Smith, AR were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	284
doctor visit	612
fracture surgery	25
hip imaging	74
hospital care	20
injections	284
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	40
lower extremity surgery	49
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	604
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	39
spinal procedures	19
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
X-rays	611

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	693

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	838
Native American / Alaskan Native	29
Hispanic	8
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	274
85 and over	77
Less than 65	116
65 to 74	442

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	23
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Residency: San Antonio Military Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith

Mercy Hospital Booneville

Mercy Health System

Mercy Clinic Orthopedics - River Valley

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CareWorks Managed Care Services (formerly Rockport Workers Comp), HealthChoice, TriWest (VA), United Healthcare, Aetna, Humana, Cigna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, MultiPlan/PHCS, QualChoice, PPO Plus (formerly AMCO), Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health), Municipal Health Benefit Fund, National Comp Care, Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE), Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central, Each Care Network, Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE), Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central and Summit Community Care (PASSE).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CareWorks Managed Care Services (formerly Rockport Workers Comp)

HealthChoice

TriWest (VA)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Humana

Cigna

Anthem BlueCross BlueShield

MultiPlan/PHCS

QualChoice

PPO Plus (formerly AMCO)

Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health)

Municipal Health Benefit Fund

National Comp Care

Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE)

Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central

Each Care Network

Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE)

Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central

Summit Community Care (PASSE)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 107 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Keith J. Bolyard, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Smith, AR.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$4,235 ATTUNE $4,153	TFN ADVANCED $81
Biomet Trauma, LLC	$1,659 SET - TRAUMA $1,659
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$453 Avenir $453
Amniox Medical	$189 CLARIX $189
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$165 ORTHO - HIPS $165
Other	$444 CMF $95	Osteoarthritis of the knee $71	TEG $67	SYNVISC-ONE $43	Fibulink $40	Other $128

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$6,112
Food and Beverage	$1,032

Biography

Dr. Keith Bolyard practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Bolyard is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Booneville and Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith. He graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He trained at San Antonio Military Medical Center for his residency. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Bolyard takes. He has a closed panel according to Yext.