Dr. Paul Abeyta, MD
Contact & Location
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dr. Paul Abeyta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Burlingame, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Abeyta has performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #450 in California.
In California, Dr. Abeyta performs below average in knee (14 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Abeyta's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 14 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.
Burlingame is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Burlingame area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Abeyta first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Abeyta's 14 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Abeyta Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Abeyta
How does Dr. Abeyta's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Abeyta has performed 14 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. Abeyta ranks #545 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Abeyta perform?
Dr. Abeyta's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Abeyta in Burlingame?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Burlingame 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. Abeyta 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. Abeyta's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Abeyta compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Burlingame?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Burlingame, Dr. Abeyta ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Burlingame has 100 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Burlingame, California
Dr. Abeyta's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Burlingame average of 34. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Burlingame.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Detch | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Kim | 32 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Gaurav Abbi | 15 | Knee |
| Dr. Edward Shin | 11 | Hip |
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