Dr. Amit Varma, M.D.
Contact & Location
352-404-8956
Clermont, FL 34711
Dr. Varma performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #69 of 157 ranked shoulder surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Varma
Practice. Dr. Amit Varma is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clermont, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements. That is #69 in Florida for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Dr. Varma first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Clermont has 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 16 procedures in 2023 and 24 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Varma Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Varma has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Varma
How does Dr. Varma's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Varma has performed 24 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. Varma ranks #400 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Varma perform?
Dr. Varma's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Varma in Clermont?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clermont 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. Varma 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Varma's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Varma affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Varma is affiliated with Orlando Health South Lake Hospital, Adventhealth Orlando, Adventhealth Dade City, Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital, Adventhealth Waterman.
How does Dr. Varma compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clermont?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clermont, Dr. Varma ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Clermont has 55 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Varma practices?
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Orlando (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Dade City (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Clermont, Florida
Dr. Varma's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Clermont average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clermont.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Miller | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Lucas | 45 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Messieh | 42 | Knee |
| Dr. Jaime Carvajal Alba | 33 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Shekailo | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Nowicki | 26 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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