Dr. Parker Goodell, MD
Dr. Parker Goodell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sacramento, California. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Goodell has performed 43 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#103 in California) and 40 knee replacements, for a combined total of 83 procedures.
In California, Dr. Goodell performs near average in hip (43 vs 41 avg), near average in knee (40 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Goodell's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (43 cases) and knee replacements (40 cases).
Sacramento is home to 31 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Sacramento area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Goodell first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Goodell's 43 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Goodell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Sacramento, CA 95825
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Goodell has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Goodell
How does Dr. Goodell's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Goodell has performed 83 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Goodell ranks #146 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Goodell perform?
Dr. Goodell's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (43 cases) and knee replacement (40 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Goodell in Sacramento?
Yes. There are 31 orthopedic surgeons in Sacramento 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. Goodell 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. Goodell's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 83 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Goodell perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Goodell's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (43 cases), knee replacement (40 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Goodell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sacramento?
Among the 31 orthopedic surgeons in Sacramento, Dr. Goodell ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sacramento has 220 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sacramento, California
Dr. Goodell's 83 Medicare procedures are below the Sacramento average of 114. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sacramento.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Howell | 220 | Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Nedopil | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mauro Giordani | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Meehan | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gavin Pereira | 87 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Tai | 75 | Hip, Knee |
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