Dr. Dennis Chen, M.D.
Contact & Location
904-202-6683
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Dr. Chen performs more knee replacement procedures than 53% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #188 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Chen
Practice. Dr. Dennis Chen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Yulee, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 64 procedures in all. That is #188 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 34 procedures a year to 64, up 88%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Chen practices across state lines. Dr. Chen also holds hospital privileges in FL and VA, a practice that extends beyond Florida.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 19 |
| 2022 | 26 | 27 |
| 2023 | 20 | 16 |
| 2024 | 29 | 35 |
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. Chen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Chen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 88% from 34 procedures in 2021 to 64 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Chen
How does Dr. Chen's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Chen has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Chen ranks #211 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chen perform?
Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Where is Dr. Chen's practice located?
Dr. Chen's current practice address is in Fernandina Beach, FL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Chen's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Yulee, Florida.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Chen 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. Chen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 270 procedures against the 64 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. Chen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Chen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 34 procedures in 2021 to 64 in the most recent data, a 88% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 64 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Chen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - Nassau, Lewisgale Medical Center, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Dr. Chen maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Chen practices?
Baptist Medical Center - Nassau (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lewisgale Medical Center (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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