Dr. J Cole, M.D.
Contact & Location
407-895-8890
Orlando, FL 32804
Dr. Cole performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #53 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Cole
Practice. Dr. J Cole is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Orlando, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 91 knee replacements and 45 hip replacements, 136 procedures in all. That is #53 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 255 in 2017 and stands at 136 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 91 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Orlando has 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 58 | 111 | 15 |
| 2014 | 64 | 104 | 22 |
| 2015 | 61 | 119 | 11 |
| 2016 | 96 | 128 | 18 |
| 2017 | 93 | 144 | 18 |
| 2018 | 93 | 118 | 11 |
| 2019 | 66 | 111 | 23 |
| 2020 | 78 | 94 | 13 |
| 2021 | 73 | 100 | 0 |
| 2022 | 70 | 152 | 19 |
| 2023 | 24 | 59 | 0 |
| 2024 | 45 | 91 | 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. Cole Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cole's recorded volume peaked at 255 procedures in 2017 and stood at 136 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cole
How does Dr. Cole's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Cole has performed 136 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cole ranks #74 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cole perform?
Dr. Cole's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases) and hip replacement (45 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cole in Orlando?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Orlando 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. Cole 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. Cole's total volume across all insurers at roughly 460 to 580 procedures against the 136 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. Cole's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cole's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 255 procedures in 2017 and was 136 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Cole perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cole's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (45 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cole affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cole is affiliated with Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center, Adventhealth Orlando.
How does Dr. Cole compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Orlando?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Orlando, Dr. Cole ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Orlando has 261 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cole practices?
Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Orlando (3 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 Orlando, Florida
Dr. Cole's 136 Medicare procedures are below the Orlando average of 155. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Orlando.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nam Dinh | 261 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vuong Nguyen | 198 | Knee |
| Dr. Sergio Martinez | 185 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Bonenberger | 128 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Travis Van Dyke | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Haidukewych | 84 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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