Dr. Donald Perry, MD
Dr. Donald Perry is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tavares, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Perry has completed 22 knee replacements (#291 in Florida), 18 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 51 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Perry performs below average in knee (22 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 39 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Perry performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (22 cases), followed by hip replacements (18) and shoulder replacements (11).
Dr. Perry is the only orthopedic surgeon in Tavares represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Perry's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2017 before settling at 51 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Perry's 22 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Perry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Tavares, FL 32778
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Perry's recorded volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2017 and stood at 51 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Perry
How does Dr. Perry's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Perry has performed 51 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. Perry ranks #247 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Perry perform?
Dr. Perry performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Perry's practice located?
Dr. Perry practices in Tavares, Florida. The office is located at 3150 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Perry for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Perry represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Perry's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Perry's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Perry's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2017 and was 51 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. Perry perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Perry's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Perry among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Perry affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Perry is affiliated with Adventhealth Waterman, Adventhealth Orlando.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Perry practices?
Adventhealth Waterman (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Orlando (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.
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