Dr. Edward Humbert, D.O.
Contact & Location
239-337-2003
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Dr. Humbert performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Humbert
Practice. Dr. Edward Humbert is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 225 knee replacements, 129 hip replacements, and 24 shoulder replacements, 378 procedures in all. That is #5 in Florida for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 560 in 2013 and stands at 378 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 225 procedures is more than 5x the national average of 45. That is #37 nationally.
Local context. Fort Myers 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 Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 179 | 368 | 13 |
| 2014 | 183 | 356 | 15 |
| 2015 | 183 | 308 | 18 |
| 2016 | 166 | 334 | 0 |
| 2017 | 176 | 289 | 15 |
| 2018 | 148 | 281 | 19 |
| 2019 | 153 | 245 | 11 |
| 2020 | 150 | 239 | 18 |
| 2021 | 148 | 246 | 16 |
| 2022 | 138 | 270 | 17 |
| 2023 | 158 | 240 | 26 |
| 2024 | 129 | 225 | 24 |
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, 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. Humbert Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Humbert's recorded volume peaked at 560 procedures in 2013 and stood at 378 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Humbert
How does Dr. Humbert's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Humbert has performed 378 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 5x the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Humbert ranks #5 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Humbert perform?
Dr. Humbert performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (225 cases), hip replacement (129 cases), shoulder replacement (24 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Humbert with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Humbert ranks #5 in Florida for knee replacement with 225 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 523 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Humbert in Fort Myers?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers 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. Humbert 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Humbert's total volume across all insurers at roughly 1,260 to 1,580 procedures against the 378 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. Humbert's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Humbert's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 560 procedures in 2013 and was 378 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. Humbert perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Humbert's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (225 cases), hip replacement (129 cases), shoulder replacement (24 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Humbert among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Humbert affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Humbert is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center.
How does Dr. Humbert compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers, Dr. Humbert ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Humbert has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Humbert practices?
Lee Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cape Coral Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Gulf Coast Medical Center (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 Fort Myers, Florida
Dr. Humbert's 378 Medicare procedures are above the Fort Myers average of 164. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Myers.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Stone | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Eichten | 169 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Ronald Gardner | 127 | Knee |
| Dr. John Mehalik | 110 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Jugan | 94 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Charles Springer | 90 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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