Dr. Andrew Boltuch, D.O.
Contact & Location
727-461-6026
Clearwater, FL 33756
Dr. Boltuch performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 6% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #147 of 157 ranked shoulder surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Boltuch
Practice. Dr. Andrew Boltuch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clearwater, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 11 shoulder replacements. That is #147 in Florida for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 97 in 2021 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Clearwater has 12 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 97 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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. Boltuch Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Boltuch's recorded volume peaked at 97 procedures in 2021 and stood at 11 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Boltuch
How does Dr. Boltuch's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Boltuch has performed 11 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. Boltuch ranks #517 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Boltuch perform?
Dr. Boltuch's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Boltuch in Clearwater?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater 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. Boltuch 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. Boltuch's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 11 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. Boltuch's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Boltuch's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 97 procedures in 2021 and was 11 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Boltuch affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Boltuch is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas, Mease Countryside Hospital, Hca Florida Largo Hospital.
How does Dr. Boltuch compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Clearwater, Dr. Boltuch ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Clearwater has 166 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Boltuch practices?
Morton Plant Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mease Dunedin Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth North Pinellas (3 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 Clearwater, Florida
Dr. Boltuch's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Clearwater average of 125. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clearwater.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Kilgore | 166 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Whiddon | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Cooper | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Cheong | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aaron Koslin | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mitchell Herrema | 110 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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