Dr. Andrew Pepper, M.D.
Dr. Andrew Pepper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Winter Garden, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Pepper has performed 55 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#125 in Florida) and 30 hip replacements, for a combined total of 85 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Pepper performs near average in knee (55 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (30 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Pepper's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (55 cases) and hip replacements (30 cases).
Dr. Pepper is the only orthopedic surgeon in Winter Garden represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Pepper extend back to 2019, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 57 to 85 in the most recent data, a 49% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pepper's 55 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Pepper Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Winter Garden, FL 34787
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pepper's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 49% from 57 procedures in 2019 to 85 in the most recent data.
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. Pepper
How does Dr. Pepper's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Pepper has performed 85 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pepper ranks #146 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pepper perform?
Dr. Pepper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Where is Dr. Pepper's practice located?
Dr. Pepper practices in Winter Garden, Florida. The office is located at 15502 Stoneybrook West Pkwy Ste 114, Winter Garden, FL 34787. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pepper for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pepper 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. Pepper's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 85 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pepper's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pepper's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 57 procedures in 2019 to 85 in the most recent data, a 49% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 85 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Pepper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pepper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases), hip replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pepper affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pepper is affiliated with Adventhealth Orlando, Adventhealth Waterman, Adventhealth Fish Memorial.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pepper practices?
Adventhealth Orlando (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Waterman (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Fish Memorial (5 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.
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