Knee
Dr. Jennifer Swaringen, M.D.
Dr. Jennifer Swaringen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Port Richey, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Swaringen has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #298 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Swaringen performs below average in knee (21 vs 49 avg).
Dr. Swaringen's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 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.
Dr. Swaringen is the only orthopedic surgeon in New Port Richey represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Swaringen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Swaringen's 21 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. Swaringen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Swaringen has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Swaringen
How does Dr. Swaringen's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Swaringen has performed 21 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. Swaringen ranks #411 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Swaringen perform?
Dr. Swaringen's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Swaringen's practice located?
Dr. Swaringen practices in New Port Richey, Florida. The office is located at 2114 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Swaringen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Swaringen 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. Swaringen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Swaringen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Swaringen is affiliated with Morton Plant North Bay Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Swaringen practices?
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth North Pinellas (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.
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