How do I contact Dr. Gerald Shute?

You can contact Dr. Gerald Shute at 772-335-5300. The practice is located at 7710 S Us Highway 1 in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

What procedures does Dr. Gerald Shute specialize in?

Dr. Gerald Shute is an orthopedic surgeon in Port Saint Lucie, Florida specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Gerald Shute performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Gerald Shute has performed 32 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Gerald Shute's ranking in Florida?

Dr. Gerald Shute is ranked #334 overall in Florida for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Gerald Shute accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Gerald Shute is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 772-335-5300. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Gerald Shute, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Gerald Shute is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Shute performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#231 in Florida) and 15 knee replacements (#363 in Florida), for a combined total of 32 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement

17 verified cases

#231 in Florida

Knee Replacement

15 verified cases

#363 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Shute

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

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Shute, 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: 772-335-5300

7710 S Us Highway 1
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952

NPI: 1700847431

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

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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Dr. Gerald Shute, MD

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