Dr. Stephan Sweet, M.D.
Dr. Stephan Sweet is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ventura, California. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Sweet has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#385 in California) and 16 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In California, Dr. Sweet performs below average in knee (17 vs 45 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Sweet's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and shoulder replacements (16 cases).
Ventura is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Ventura area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Sweet first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2020. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Sweet's 17 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 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. Sweet Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Ventura, CA 93003
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sweet has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2020. 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. Sweet
How does Dr. Sweet's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Sweet has performed 33 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. Sweet ranks #353 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sweet perform?
Dr. Sweet's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and shoulder replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sweet in Ventura?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Ventura 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. Sweet 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. Sweet's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Sweet perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sweet's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sweet affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sweet is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai.
How does Dr. Sweet compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Ventura?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Ventura, Dr. Sweet ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Sweet is among the highest-volume surgeons in Ventura.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sweet practices?
Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Community Memorial Hospital - Ojai (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Ventura, California
Dr. Sweet's 33 Medicare procedures are below the Ventura average of 52. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Ventura.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Hofer | 208 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Golden | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Burge | 25 | Knee |
| Dr. Robert Mazurek | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. Denise Stennette | 16 | Knee |
| Dr. Mary Ragsdale | 16 | Knee |
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