Dr. Gonzalo Valdivia, MD
Contact & Location
321-308-2660
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Dr. Valdivia performs more knee replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #168 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Valdivia
Dr. Gonzalo Valdivia is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palm Bay, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Valdivia performed 39 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#168 in Florida) and 26 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 65 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Valdivia performs near the state average in knee (39 vs 48), below the state average in hip (26 vs 40).
Dr. Valdivia's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (39 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Dr. Valdivia is the only orthopedic surgeon in Palm Bay represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Valdivia extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 45 to 65 in the most recent data, a 44% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Valdivia's 39 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 29 | 0 |
| 2014 | 12 | 37 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 52 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 62 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 | 50 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 39 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 28 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 40 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 31 | 0 |
| 2023 | 20 | 43 | 11 |
| 2024 | 26 | 39 | 0 |
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. Valdivia Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Valdivia's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 44% from 45 procedures in 2013 to 65 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Valdivia
How does Dr. Valdivia's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Valdivia has performed 65 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Valdivia ranks #206 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Valdivia perform?
Dr. Valdivia's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Valdivia's practice located?
Dr. Valdivia practices in Palm Bay, Florida. The office is located at 1421 Malabar Rd Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32907. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Valdivia for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Valdivia 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. Valdivia's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 270 procedures against the 65 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. Valdivia's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Valdivia's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 45 procedures in 2013 to 65 in the most recent data, a 44% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 82 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Valdivia perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Valdivia's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Valdivia affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Valdivia is affiliated with Palm Bay Hospital, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Valdivia practices?
Palm Bay Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Holmes Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital (3 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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