Dr. Gus Gialamas, MD
Contact & Location
949-661-2423
San Clemente, CA 92673
About Dr. Gialamas
Dr. Gus Gialamas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Clemente, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Gialamas performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #421 in California.
In California, Dr. Gialamas performs below the state average in knee (15 vs 47).
Dr. Gialamas's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 15 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Gialamas is the only orthopedic surgeon in San Clemente represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Gialamas's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2014. Volume peaked at 43 procedures in 2021 before settling at 15 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Gialamas's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 11 |
| 2017 | 0 | 18 |
| 2018 | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 27 |
| 2022 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 |
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. Gialamas Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gialamas's recorded volume peaked at 43 procedures in 2021 and stood at 15 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gialamas
How does Dr. Gialamas's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Gialamas has performed 15 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. Gialamas ranks #528 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gialamas perform?
Dr. Gialamas's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Gialamas's practice located?
Dr. Gialamas practices in San Clemente, California. The office is located at 653 Camino De Los Mares Ste 109, San Clemente, CA 92673. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gialamas for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gialamas 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. Gialamas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gialamas's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Gialamas's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 43 procedures in 2021 and was 15 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Patient Resources & Verification
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