Dr. Clinton Soppe, M.D.
Contact & Location
310-829-2663
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Torrance, CA 90502
Dr. Soppe performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 49% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #70 of 139 ranked shoulder surgeons in California.
About Dr. Soppe
Practice. Dr. Clinton Soppe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Torrance, California. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements. That is #70 in California for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 24, up 100%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Torrance has 13 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 24 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Soppe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Soppe's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 100% from 12 procedures in 2017 to 24 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
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.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Soppe
How does Dr. Soppe's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Soppe has performed 24 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Soppe ranks #442 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Soppe perform?
Dr. Soppe's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Soppe's practice located?
Dr. Soppe's current practice address is in Santa Monica, CA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Soppe's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Torrance, California.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Soppe 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Soppe's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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. Soppe's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Soppe's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2017 to 24 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 27 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Soppe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Soppe is affiliated with Saint John'S Health Center, Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center.
How does Dr. Soppe compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Torrance?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Torrance, Dr. Soppe ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Torrance has 156 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Soppe practices?
Saint John'S Health Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center (1 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 Torrance, California
Dr. Soppe's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Torrance average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Torrance.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Andrawis | 156 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Tye | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Shrader | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Don Sanders | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Mayeda | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christen Mellano | 47 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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