Dr. David Lucas, M.D.
Contact & Location
352-242-0404
Clermont, FL 34711
Dr. Lucas performs more knee replacement procedures than 35% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #261 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Lucas
Practice. Dr. David Lucas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clermont, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements and 21 shoulder replacements, 45 procedures in all. That is #261 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 121 in 2016 and stands at 45 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Clermont 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 71 | 0 |
| 2014 | 42 | 67 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 54 | 0 |
| 2016 | 46 | 62 | 13 |
| 2017 | 34 | 50 | 13 |
| 2018 | 42 | 64 | 12 |
| 2019 | 27 | 44 | 20 |
| 2020 | 23 | 35 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 42 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 43 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 | 41 | 16 |
| 2024 | 0 | 24 | 21 |
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, 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. Lucas Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lucas's recorded volume peaked at 121 procedures in 2016 and stood at 45 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lucas
How does Dr. Lucas's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Lucas has performed 45 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. Lucas ranks #283 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lucas perform?
Dr. Lucas's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and shoulder replacement (21 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lucas in Clermont?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clermont 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. Lucas 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Lucas's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 45 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. Lucas's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Lucas's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 121 procedures in 2016 and was 45 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Lucas perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lucas's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Lucas compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clermont?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Clermont, Dr. Lucas ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Lucas is among the highest-volume surgeons in Clermont.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Clermont, Florida
Dr. Lucas's 45 Medicare procedures are above the Clermont average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clermont.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Miller | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Messieh | 42 | Knee |
| Dr. Jaime Carvajal Alba | 33 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Shekailo | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Nowicki | 26 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Amit Varma | 24 | Shoulder |
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