Dr. Fernando Cruz, M.D.
Contact & Location
559-603-7525
Fresno, CA 93720
Clovis, CA 93611
Dr. Cruz performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #24 of 139 ranked shoulder surgeons in California.
About Dr. Cruz
Practice. Dr. Fernando Cruz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clovis, California. The latest annual CMS data records 42 shoulder replacements. That is #24 in California for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Cruz first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 42 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Clovis has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 42 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Cruz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
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
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
A step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
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
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cruz
How does Dr. Cruz's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Cruz has performed 42 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. Cruz ranks #313 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cruz perform?
Dr. Cruz's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 42 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Cruz's practice located?
Dr. Cruz's current practice address is in Fresno, CA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Cruz's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Clovis, California.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cruz 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. Cruz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 42 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cruz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cruz is affiliated with Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center.
How does Dr. Cruz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clovis?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Clovis, Dr. Cruz ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Clovis has 77 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cruz practices?
Clovis Community Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Community Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Clovis, California
Dr. Cruz's 42 Medicare procedures are below the Clovis average of 49. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clovis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Arbi Nazarian | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raj Amin | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Kollmorgen | 46 | Hip |
| Dr. Keiko Amano | 12 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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