Dr. Charles Craythorne, M.D.
Contact & Location
813-254-9586
Tampa, FL 33606
Dr. Craythorne performs more knee replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #304 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Craythorne
Practice. Dr. Charles Craythorne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tampa, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements. That is #304 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 20, up 25%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Tampa has 7 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 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 20 |
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. Craythorne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Craythorne's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 25% from 16 procedures in 2019 to 20 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. Craythorne
How does Dr. Craythorne's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Craythorne has performed 20 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. Craythorne ranks #424 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Craythorne perform?
Dr. Craythorne's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Craythorne in Tampa?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Tampa 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. Craythorne 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. Craythorne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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. Craythorne's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Craythorne's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2019 to 20 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craythorne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Craythorne is affiliated with Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital, Adventhealth Tampa, St Josephs Hospital.
How does Dr. Craythorne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tampa?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Tampa, Dr. Craythorne ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tampa has 174 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Craythorne practices?
Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Tampa (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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tampa, Florida
Dr. Craythorne's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Tampa average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tampa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Raterman | 174 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Lyons | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gerald Alexander | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ira Guttentag | 87 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Patrick Horan | 13 | Knee |
| Dr. Richard Cain | 12 | Shoulder |
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