Knee
Dr. Giovanni Paraliticci, M.D.
Dr. Giovanni Paraliticci is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Paraliticci has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #383 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Paraliticci performs below average in knee (13 vs 49 avg).
Dr. Paraliticci's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 13 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Miami is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Miami area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Paraliticci first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Paraliticci's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Paraliticci Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Miami, FL 33176
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Paraliticci
How does Dr. Paraliticci's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Paraliticci has performed 13 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. Paraliticci ranks #477 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Paraliticci perform?
Dr. Paraliticci's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Paraliticci in Miami?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Miami 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. Paraliticci represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Paraliticci's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Paraliticci affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Paraliticci is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Doctors Hospital, South Miami Hospital.
How does Dr. Paraliticci compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Miami?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Miami, Dr. Paraliticci ranks #14 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Miami has 239 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Paraliticci practices?
Baptist Hospital Of Miami (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Doctors Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); South Miami Hospital (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 Miami, Florida
Dr. Paraliticci's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Miami average of 111. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Miami.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven | 239 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Juan Suarez | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Yoav Zvi | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Lawrie | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karim Sabeh | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer | 66 | Hip, Knee |
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