Dr. Garen Collett, M.D.
Contact & Location
954-659-5000
Weston, FL 33331
Dr. Collett performs more knee replacement procedures than 24% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #307 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Collett
Practice. Dr. Garen Collett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Weston, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements and 16 hip replacements, 36 procedures in all. That is #307 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 36, up 227%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Weston has 7 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 11 |
| 2022 | 16 | 23 |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 | 20 |
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. Collett Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Collett's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 227% from 11 procedures in 2021 to 36 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. Collett
How does Dr. Collett's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Collett has performed 36 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. Collett ranks #329 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Collett perform?
Dr. Collett's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Collett in Weston?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Weston 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. Collett 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. Collett's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 36 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. Collett's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Collett's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2021 to 36 in the most recent data, a 227% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 39 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Collett perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Collett's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Collett affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Collett is affiliated with Ut Southwestern University Hospital, Parkland Health And Hospital System, Dallas Regional Medical Center. Dr. Collett maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Collett compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Weston?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Weston, Dr. Collett ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Collett is among the highest-volume surgeons in Weston.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Collett practices?
Ut Southwestern University Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Parkland Health And Hospital System (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Dallas Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Weston, Florida
Dr. Collett's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Weston average of 49. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Weston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Preetesh Patel | 184 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Broggi | 35 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jorge Manrique Succar | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carlos Higuera Rueda | 21 | Knee |
| Dr. Charles Powell | 18 | Knee |
| Dr. Shawn O'keefe | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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