Dr. Carlos Tandron, M.D.
Contact & Location
904-346-3465
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Dr. Tandron performs more knee replacement procedures than 43% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #229 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Tandron
Practice. Dr. Carlos Tandron is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements. That is #229 in Florida for knee replacement. Dr. Tandron also holds credentials in Sports Medicine and Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 19 and 46 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Jacksonville has 23 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 35 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 38 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 35 |
| 2024 | 29 |
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 23% to 28% for knee 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. Tandron Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tandron's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 19 to 46 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tandron
How does Dr. Tandron's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Tandron has performed 29 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. Tandron ranks #370 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tandron perform?
Dr. Tandron's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 29 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tandron in Jacksonville?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville 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. Tandron 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Tandron's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 29 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. Tandron's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Tandron's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 19 to 46 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tandron affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tandron is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center - Beaches, Baptist Medical Center - Nassau.
How does Dr. Tandron compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville, Dr. Tandron ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Jacksonville has 266 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tandron practices?
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Medical Center - Beaches (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Medical Center - Nassau (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Jacksonville, Florida
Dr. Tandron's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Jacksonville average of 159. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jacksonville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Redmond | 266 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brett Frykberg | 194 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Phillip Bell | 171 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cedric Ortiguera | 164 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gavan Duffy | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Pujadas | 133 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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