Dr. Eric Schiffman, M.D.
Contact & Location
305-933-9424
Aventura, FL 33180
Dr. Schiffman performs more knee replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #286 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Schiffman
Practice. Dr. Eric Schiffman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Aventura, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 41 procedures in all. That is #286 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 28 procedures a year to 41, up 46%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 25 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 20 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 | 24 |
| 2023 | 20 | 17 |
| 2024 | 19 | 22 |
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. Schiffman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schiffman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 46% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 41 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schiffman
How does Dr. Schiffman's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Schiffman has performed 41 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. Schiffman ranks #305 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schiffman perform?
Dr. Schiffman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Schiffman's practice located?
Dr. Schiffman practices in Aventura, Florida. The office is located at 21097 Ne 27th Ct, Aventura, FL 33180. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Schiffman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Schiffman 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. Schiffman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 41 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. Schiffman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schiffman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 41 in the most recent data, a 46% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Schiffman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schiffman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Schiffman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Schiffman is affiliated with Hca Florida Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Schiffman practices?
Hca Florida Aventura Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Regional Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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