Dr. William Dunbar, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Dunbar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Barbara, California. In 2023, Dr. Dunbar performed 30 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#34 in California) and 16 knee replacements (#390 in California), for a combined total of 46 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
30 verified cases
#34 in California
Knee Replacement
16 verified cases
#390 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Dunbar

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Dunbar, 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: 805-681-1761
215 Pesetas Ln
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
NPI: 1548219314
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
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.