Dr. Gary Ackerman, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Gary Ackerman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Ackerman performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#208 in Florida) and 11 hip replacements (#304 in Florida), for a combined total of 43 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
32 verified cases
#208 in Florida
Hip Replacement
11 verified cases
#304 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ackerman

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ackerman, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 561-845-6000
4440 Beacon Cir
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
NPI: 1710970322
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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