Dr. John Pak, M.D.
Contact & Location
719-473-3332
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Dr. Pak performs more knee replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #68 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Pak
Practice. Dr. John Pak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 32 knee replacements and 23 shoulder replacements, 55 procedures in all. That is #68 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 35 procedures a year to 55, up 57%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Colorado Springs has 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 35 |
| 2014 | 0 | 34 |
| 2015 | 11 | 50 |
| 2016 | 20 | 34 |
| 2017 | 25 | 43 |
| 2018 | 30 | 40 |
| 2019 | 34 | 47 |
| 2020 | 27 | 35 |
| 2021 | 28 | 36 |
| 2022 | 24 | 34 |
| 2023 | 35 | 20 |
| 2024 | 32 | 23 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Pak Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pak's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 57% from 35 procedures in 2013 to 55 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pak
How does Dr. Pak's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Pak has performed 55 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pak ranks #76 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pak perform?
Dr. Pak's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and shoulder replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pak in Colorado Springs?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pak 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Pak's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 55 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.
Has Dr. Pak's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pak's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 35 procedures in 2013 to 55 in the most recent data, a 57% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 81 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Pak perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pak's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Pak compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado Springs, Dr. Pak ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Colorado Springs has 216 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Dr. Pak's 55 Medicare procedures are below the Colorado Springs average of 131. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Colorado Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Jepson | 216 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Feign | 163 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Howarth | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jordan Schaeffer | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Weinstein | 119 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Derek Purcell | 87 | Knee |
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