Dr. Alfred Cook is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in The Villages, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Cook performed 59 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #20 in Florida.
Dr. Cook's 59 Medicare procedures are near the Florida median of 50. The state has 504 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33â37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Cook's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 59 verified procedures in 2023. 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. Cook is the only orthopedic surgeon in The Villages represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cook
How does Dr. Cook's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Cook performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cook ranks #218 out of 504 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cook perform?
Dr. Cook's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 59 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Cook with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Cook ranks #20 in Florida for shoulder replacement with 59 Medicare-verified procedures in 2023. This high ranking among 504 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Cook's practice located?
Dr. Cook practices in The Villages, Florida. The office is located at 1400 N Us Highway 441 Ste 552, The Villages, FL 32159. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cook for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cook represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33â37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Cook's total practice volume â including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients â is likely higher than the 59 procedures shown here.
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