Shoulder
Dr. Ioannis Pappou, MD
Dr. Ioannis Pappou is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Temple Terrace, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Pappou has performed 15 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #96 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Pappou performs below average in shoulder (15 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Pappou's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 15 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.
Temple Terrace is home to 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Temple Terrace area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Pappou first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2013. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Pappou's 15 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Pappou Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pappou has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2013. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Pappou
How does Dr. Pappou's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Pappou has performed 15 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. Pappou ranks #458 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pappou perform?
Dr. Pappou's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pappou in Temple Terrace?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace 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. Pappou 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. Pappou's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pappou affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pappou is affiliated with Adventhealth North Pinellas, Mease Countryside Hospital, Mease Dunedin Hospital.
How does Dr. Pappou compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace, Dr. Pappou ranks #19 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Temple Terrace has 155 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pappou practices?
Adventhealth North Pinellas (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mease Countryside Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mease Dunedin Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Temple Terrace, Florida
Dr. Pappou's 15 Medicare procedures are below the Temple Terrace average of 97. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Temple Terrace.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Bernasek | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Palumbo | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Grayson | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Watson | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Grant Garlick | 95 | Knee |
| Dr. Taylor Lara | 82 | Hip, Knee |
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