Dr. Erik Tye, MD
Dr. Erik Tye is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Torrance, California. Dr. Tye has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#235 in California) and 26 hip replacements, for a combined total of 58 procedures.
In California, Dr. Tye performs below average in knee (32 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Tye's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Torrance is home to 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Torrance area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Tye first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Tye's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Tye Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Torrance, CA 90502
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tye
How does Dr. Tye's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Tye has performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tye ranks #226 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tye perform?
Dr. Tye's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tye in Torrance?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Torrance 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. Tye 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. Tye's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Tye perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tye's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Tye compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Torrance?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Torrance, Dr. Tye ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Torrance has 126 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Torrance, California
Dr. Tye's 58 Medicare procedures are below the Torrance average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Torrance.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Andrawis | 126 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Shrader | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Don Sanders | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Mayeda | 49 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christen Mellano | 38 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Nuccion | 28 | Knee |
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