Dr. Shafagh Monazzam, MD
Contact & Location
323-569-1126
South Gate, CA 90280
Long Beach, CA 90813
Dr. Monazzam performs more knee replacement procedures than 21% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #385 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Monazzam
Dr. Shafagh Monazzam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Gate, California. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Monazzam performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #385 in California.
In California, Dr. Monazzam performs below the state average in knee (17 vs 47).
Dr. Monazzam's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 17 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. Monazzam is the only orthopedic surgeon in South Gate represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Monazzam first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Monazzam's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 14 procedures in 2023 and 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Monazzam Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Monazzam 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Monazzam
How does Dr. Monazzam's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Monazzam has performed 17 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. Monazzam ranks #495 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Monazzam perform?
Dr. Monazzam's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Monazzam's practice located?
Dr. Monazzam practices in South Gate, California. The office is located at 4067 Tweedy Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Monazzam for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Monazzam represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Monazzam's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Which hospitals is Dr. Monazzam affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Monazzam is affiliated with Uci Health-Lakewood.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Monazzam practices?
Uci Health-Lakewood (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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