Dr. Charles Nofsinger, M.D.
Contact & Location
813-978-9700
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Tampa, FL 33625
Dr. Nofsinger performs more knee replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #285 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Nofsinger
Practice. Dr. Charles Nofsinger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Temple Terrace, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements. That is #285 in Florida for knee replacement. Dr. Nofsinger also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 22, up 16%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Temple Terrace 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 | 19 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 22 |
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. Nofsinger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nofsinger's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 16% from 19 procedures in 2013 to 22 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. Nofsinger
How does Dr. Nofsinger's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Nofsinger has performed 22 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. Nofsinger ranks #407 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nofsinger perform?
Dr. Nofsinger's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nofsinger in Temple Terrace?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace 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. Nofsinger 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. Nofsinger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 22 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. Nofsinger's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Nofsinger's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2013 to 22 in the most recent data, a 16% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2016.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nofsinger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nofsinger is affiliated with Adventhealth Wesley Chapel, Adventhealth Tampa, Adventhealth Carrollwood.
How does Dr. Nofsinger compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace, Dr. Nofsinger ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Temple Terrace has 193 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nofsinger practices?
Adventhealth Wesley Chapel (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Tampa (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Carrollwood (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Temple Terrace, Florida
Dr. Nofsinger's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Temple Terrace average of 97. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Temple Terrace.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Bernasek | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Grayson | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Palumbo | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Watson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Mighell | 86 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Taylor Lara | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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