Dr. Aldo Riesgo, M.D.
Dr. Aldo Riesgo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Weston, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Riesgo has performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#323 in Florida) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 38 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Riesgo performs below average in knee (19 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Riesgo's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (19 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Weston is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Weston area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Riesgo's Medicare data spans 8 years, beginning in 2016. Volume peaked at 78 procedures in 2017 before settling at 38 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Riesgo's 19 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Riesgo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Weston, FL 33331
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Riesgo's recorded volume peaked at 78 procedures in 2017 and stood at 38 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Riesgo
How does Dr. Riesgo's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Riesgo has performed 38 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Florida average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Riesgo ranks #308 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Riesgo perform?
Dr. Riesgo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Riesgo in Weston?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Weston 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 Florida surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Riesgo 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. Riesgo's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 38 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Riesgo's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Riesgo's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 78 procedures in 2017 and was 38 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Riesgo perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Riesgo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Riesgo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Riesgo is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami.
How does Dr. Riesgo compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Weston?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Weston, Dr. Riesgo ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Weston has 159 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Riesgo practices?
Doctors Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); South Miami Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Baptist Hospital Of Miami (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Weston, Florida
Dr. Riesgo's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Weston average of 53. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Weston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Preetesh Patel | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Wilkerson | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Preston Grieco | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jorge Manrique Succar | 31 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Broggi | 26 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Garen Collett | 17 | Knee |
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