Dr. Landon Polakof, MD
Contact & Location
Stanford, CA 94305
Dr. Landon Polakof is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stanford, California. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Polakof has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#216 in California) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In California, Dr. Polakof performs below average in knee (35 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Polakof's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Stanford is home to 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Stanford area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Polakof first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Polakof's 35 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)
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. Polakof Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Polakof has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Polakof
How does Dr. Polakof's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Polakof has performed 50 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. Polakof ranks #270 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Polakof perform?
Dr. Polakof's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Polakof in Stanford?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford 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. Polakof 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. Polakof's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Polakof perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Polakof's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Polakof affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Polakof is affiliated with Saint John'S Health Center, Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
How does Dr. Polakof compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stanford?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford, Dr. Polakof ranks #14 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Stanford has 312 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Polakof practices?
Saint John'S Health Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Cedar-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Stanford, California
Dr. Polakof's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Stanford average of 152. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stanford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mayle | 312 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Miller | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Crow | 183 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Huddleston | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Holly Haight | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Emilie Cheung | 85 | Shoulder |
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