Dr. Alexandra Stavrakis, M.D.
Contact & Location
310-319-4000
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Dr. Stavrakis performs more knee replacement procedures than 57% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #210 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Stavrakis
Practice. Dr. Alexandra Stavrakis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Monica, California. The latest annual CMS data records 36 knee replacements and 33 hip replacements, 69 procedures in all. That is #210 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 69, up 306%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Santa Monica has 11 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 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 | 20 |
| 2020 | 15 | 23 |
| 2021 | 36 | 34 |
| 2022 | 31 | 43 |
| 2023 | 32 | 40 |
| 2024 | 33 | 36 |
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. Stavrakis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stavrakis's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 306% from 17 procedures in 2018 to 69 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. Stavrakis
How does Dr. Stavrakis's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Stavrakis has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Stavrakis ranks #200 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stavrakis perform?
Dr. Stavrakis's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stavrakis in Santa Monica?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Santa Monica 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 California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stavrakis 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. Stavrakis's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 69 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. Stavrakis's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Stavrakis's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2018 to 69 in the most recent data, a 306% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 74 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Stavrakis perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stavrakis's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stavrakis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stavrakis is affiliated with Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla West Valley Medical Center.
How does Dr. Stavrakis compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Monica?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Santa Monica, Dr. Stavrakis ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Santa Monica has 173 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stavrakis practices?
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ucla West Valley Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Santa Monica, California
Dr. Stavrakis's 69 Medicare procedures are below the Santa Monica average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Santa Monica.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Zarin | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Umesh Bhagia | 156 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Gerhardt | 105 | Hip |
| Dr. Kevin Ehrhart | 46 | Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Bennett | 34 | Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Ilo | 33 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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