Dr. Otto Schueckler, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Otto Schueckler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Luis Obispo, California. In 2023, Dr. Schueckler performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#432 in California) and 11 shoulder replacements (#113 in California), for a combined total of 25 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
14 verified cases
#432 in California
Shoulder Replacement
11 verified cases
#113 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Schueckler

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Schueckler, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 805-541-4600
862 Meinecke Ave
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
NPI: 1710051792
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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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