Shoulder
Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD
Dr. Joseph Centeno is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vallejo, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Centeno has performed 11 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #117 in California.
In California, Dr. Centeno performs below average in shoulder (11 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Centeno's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 11 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. Centeno is the only orthopedic surgeon in Vallejo represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Centeno's Medicare data spans 7 years, beginning in 2017. Volume peaked at 24 procedures in 2019 before settling at 11 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Centeno's 11 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Centeno Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Vallejo, CA 94589
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Centeno's recorded volume peaked at 24 procedures in 2019 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Centeno
How does Dr. Centeno's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Centeno has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Centeno ranks #604 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Centeno perform?
Dr. Centeno's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Centeno's practice located?
Dr. Centeno practices in Vallejo, California. The office is located at 100 Hospital Dr Ste 303, Vallejo, CA 94589. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Centeno for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Centeno 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. Centeno's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 11 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Centeno's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Centeno's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 24 procedures in 2019 and was 11 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Centeno affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Centeno is affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Centeno practices?
Sutter Solano Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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