Dr. Charles Heard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Orlando, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Heard performed 16 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #243 in Florida. Procedure counts are based on Medicare fee-for-service data for 2023.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Hip Replacement
16 verified cases
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Heard
Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Heard, 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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📞 Phone: 407-843-9083
345 W Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806
Orlando, FL 32806
NPI: 1528020807
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 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.