Dr. Christian Gonzalez-Torres, M.D.
Contact & Location
863-385-2222
Sebring, FL 33870
Taos, NM 87571
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Dr. Gonzalez-Torres performs more knee replacement procedures than 11% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #360 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Gonzalez-Torres
Practice. Dr. Christian Gonzalez-Torres is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sebring, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 15 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 28 procedures in all. That is #360 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Gonzalez-Torres first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Sebring has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Gonzalez-Torres also holds hospital privileges in FL and NM, a practice that extends beyond Florida.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 28 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Gonzalez-Torres Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
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. Gonzalez-Torres
How does Dr. Gonzalez-Torres's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Gonzalez-Torres has performed 28 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. Gonzalez-Torres ranks #373 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gonzalez-Torres perform?
Dr. Gonzalez-Torres's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gonzalez-Torres in Sebring?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Sebring 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. Gonzalez-Torres 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Gonzalez-Torres's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 120 procedures against the 28 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.
Does Dr. Gonzalez-Torres perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gonzalez-Torres's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gonzalez-Torres affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gonzalez-Torres is affiliated with Adventhealth Sebring, Hca Florida Highlands Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems. Dr. Gonzalez-Torres maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Gonzalez-Torres compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sebring?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Sebring, Dr. Gonzalez-Torres ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Gonzalez-Torres is among the highest-volume surgeons in Sebring.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gonzalez-Torres practices?
Adventhealth Sebring (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Highlands Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems (3 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 Sebring, Florida
Dr. Gonzalez-Torres's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Sebring average of 75. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sebring.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Juan Alvarez | 210 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Maury Fisher | 45 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Watson | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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