How do I contact Dr. Francis Gonzales?

You can contact Dr. Francis Gonzales at 800-926-8273. The practice is located at 200 W Arbor Dr in San Diego, California.

What procedures does Dr. Francis Gonzales specialize in?

Dr. Francis Gonzales is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, California specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Francis Gonzales performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Francis Gonzales has performed 161 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Francis Gonzales's ranking in California?

Dr. Francis Gonzales is ranked #50 overall in California for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Francis Gonzales accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Francis Gonzales is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 800-926-8273. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Francis Gonzales, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Francis Gonzales is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. In 2023, Dr. Gonzales performed 81 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#61 in California) and 80 hip replacements (#33 in California), for a combined total of 161 procedures. This places Dr. Gonzales among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in California.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

81 verified cases

#61 in California

Hip Replacement

80 verified cases

#33 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Gonzales

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (161 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Gonzales, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 800-926-8273

200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103

NPI: 1841476546

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 18 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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