Dr. Jose George
Contact & Location
La Jolla, CA 92093
Dr. Jose George is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Jolla, California. Dr. George has performed 46 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#161 in California) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 64 procedures.
In California, Dr. George performs near average in knee (46 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 41 avg).
Dr. George's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (46 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
La Jolla is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the La Jolla area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. George first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. George's 46 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. George Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. George
How does Dr. George's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. George has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. George ranks #218 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. George perform?
Dr. George's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. George in La Jolla?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla 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. George 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. George's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 64 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. George perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. George's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. George compare to other orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in La Jolla, Dr. George ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in La Jolla has 232 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in La Jolla, California
Dr. George's 64 Medicare procedures are below the La Jolla average of 154. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in La Jolla.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Bugbee | 232 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Copp | 211 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Wilde | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anna Kulidjian | 158 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Weber | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kace Ezzet | 108 | Hip, Knee |
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