Dr. E Dabezies, M.D.
Contact & Location
850-494-9000
Pensacola, FL 32503
Dr. Dabezies performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #103 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Dabezies
Practice. Dr. E Dabezies is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pensacola, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 60 knee replacements and 27 hip replacements, 87 procedures in all. That is #103 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 63 procedures a year to 87, up 38%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 60 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Pensacola has 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 35 |
| 2014 | 22 | 44 |
| 2015 | 35 | 46 |
| 2016 | 20 | 54 |
| 2017 | 33 | 41 |
| 2018 | 46 | 53 |
| 2019 | 46 | 69 |
| 2020 | 33 | 63 |
| 2021 | 39 | 54 |
| 2022 | 38 | 88 |
| 2023 | 23 | 77 |
| 2024 | 27 | 60 |
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. Dabezies Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dabezies's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 38% from 63 procedures in 2013 to 87 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. Dabezies
How does Dr. Dabezies's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Dabezies has performed 87 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dabezies ranks #151 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dabezies perform?
Dr. Dabezies's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dabezies in Pensacola?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola 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. Dabezies 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. Dabezies's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 370 procedures against the 87 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. Dabezies's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dabezies's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 63 procedures in 2013 to 87 in the most recent data, a 38% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 126 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Dabezies perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dabezies's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dabezies affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dabezies is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, Gulf Breeze Hospital.
How does Dr. Dabezies compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola, Dr. Dabezies ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Dabezies is among the highest-volume surgeons in Pensacola.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dabezies practices?
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Gulf Breeze Hospital (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 Pensacola, Florida
Dr. Dabezies's 87 Medicare procedures are above the Pensacola average of 72. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pensacola.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kurt Morrison | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Stewart | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kirby Turnage | 65 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Geoffrey Hancy | 63 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Donald Dewey | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Seeker | 55 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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