Dr. Anthony Infante, DO
Contact & Location
Sun City Center, FL 33573
Dr. Anthony Infante is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sun City Center, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Infante has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#210 in Florida) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Infante performs below average in knee (32 vs 48 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Infante's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Infante holds additional credentials in Orthopaedic Trauma, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Infante is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sun City Center represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Infante's Medicare record spans 12 years from 2013 through 2024. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 17 to 58 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Dr. Infante's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Infante Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Infante's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 17 to 58 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Infante
How does Dr. Infante's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Infante has performed 47 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. Infante ranks #274 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Infante perform?
Dr. Infante's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Infante's practice located?
Dr. Infante practices in Sun City Center, Florida. The office is located at 959 Del Webb Blvd E, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Infante for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Infante 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. Infante's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 47 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Infante's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Infante's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 17 to 58 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Infante perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Infante's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Infante affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Infante is affiliated with Hca Florida South Shore Hospital, St Josephs Hospital, Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, Hca Florida Blake Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Infante practices?
Hca Florida South Shore Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Josephs Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital (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.
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