Dr. Christopher Swanson, M.D.
Contact & Location
904-634-0640
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Jacksonville, FL 32204
St Johns, FL 32259
Jacksonville, FL 32223
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Dr. Swanson performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 17% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #129 of 157 ranked shoulder surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Swanson
Practice. Dr. Christopher Swanson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jacksonville, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 13 shoulder replacements. That is #129 in Florida for shoulder replacement. Dr. Swanson also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Dr. Swanson first appears in the Medicare data in 2022. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 29. 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
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 17 procedures in 2022 and 13 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Swanson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Swanson has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Shoulder 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.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Swanson
How does Dr. Swanson's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Swanson has performed 13 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. Swanson ranks #489 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Swanson perform?
Dr. Swanson's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Swanson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 40 procedures against the 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Swanson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Swanson is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent'S Riverside, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.
How does Dr. Swanson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Jacksonville, Dr. Swanson ranks #21 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. Swanson practices?
Ascension St Vincent'S Riverside (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (4 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 Jacksonville, Florida
Dr. Swanson's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Jacksonville average of 156. 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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