Dr. John Chan, M.D.
Contact & Location
Lutz, FL 33558
Dr. John Chan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lutz, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Chan has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#196 in Florida) and 28 hip replacements, for a combined total of 63 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Chan performs below average in knee (35 vs 48 avg), below average in hip (28 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Chan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (28 cases).
Dr. Chan is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lutz 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. Chan extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 40 to 63 in the most recent data, a 57% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Chan's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Chan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Chan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 57% from 40 procedures in 2013 to 63 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. Chan
How does Dr. Chan's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Chan has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Chan ranks #213 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chan perform?
Dr. Chan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Where is Dr. Chan's practice located?
Dr. Chan practices in Lutz, Florida. The office is located at 4211 Vandyke Road, Lutz, FL 33558. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Chan for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Chan 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. Chan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Chan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Chan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 40 procedures in 2013 to 63 in the most recent data, a 57% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Chan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Chan is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, Adventhealth Tampa, Adventhealth Carrollwood.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Chan practices?
St Josephs Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Tampa (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Carrollwood (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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