Dr. Carlos Lavernia, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Carlos Lavernia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Lavernia performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#340 in Florida) and 14 hip replacements (#261 in Florida), for a combined total of 31 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
17 verified cases
#340 in Florida
Hip Replacement
14 verified cases
#261 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Lavernia

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Lavernia, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 305-484-9727
2600 Sw 3rd Ave Ste 600
Miami, FL 33129
NPI: 1255326179
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.