Dr. Garen Steele, MD
Contact & Location
850-916-3700
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Dr. Steele performs more knee replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Steele
Dr. Garen Steele is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Steele performed 84 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#59 in Florida) and 47 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 131 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Steele performs above the state average in knee (84 vs 48), near the state average in hip (47 vs 40).
Dr. Steele's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (84 cases) and hip replacements (47 cases).
Gulf Breeze is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Gulf Breeze area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Steele extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 45 to 131 in the most recent data, a 191% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Steele's 84 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27 | 18 |
| 2014 | 44 | 60 |
| 2015 | 68 | 77 |
| 2016 | 82 | 100 |
| 2017 | 65 | 95 |
| 2018 | 78 | 96 |
| 2019 | 74 | 93 |
| 2020 | 33 | 90 |
| 2021 | 57 | 111 |
| 2022 | 48 | 93 |
| 2023 | 38 | 88 |
| 2024 | 47 | 84 |
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. Steele Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Steele's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 191% from 45 procedures in 2013 to 131 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. Steele
How does Dr. Steele's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Steele has performed 131 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Steele ranks #80 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Steele perform?
Dr. Steele's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (84 cases) and hip replacement (47 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Steele in Gulf Breeze?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Gulf Breeze 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. Steele 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. Steele's total volume across all insurers at roughly 440 to 550 procedures against the 131 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. Steele's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Steele's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 45 procedures in 2013 to 131 in the most recent data, a 191% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 182 procedures in 2016.
Does Dr. Steele perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Steele's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (84 cases), hip replacement (47 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steele affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Steele is affiliated with Baptist Hospital, Gulf Breeze Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast, Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola.
How does Dr. Steele compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Gulf Breeze?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Gulf Breeze, Dr. Steele ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Steele is among the highest-volume surgeons in Gulf Breeze.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Steele practices?
Baptist Hospital (4 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); Sacred Heart Hospital On The Emerald Coast (4 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 Gulf Breeze, Florida
Dr. Steele's 131 Medicare procedures are above the Gulf Breeze average of 106. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Gulf Breeze.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brett Smith | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Ogrady | 102 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Roger Ostrander | 47 | Knee |
| Dr. Travis Roth | 45 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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