Dr. Joshua Greenspoon, MD
Dr. Joshua Greenspoon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bradenton, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Greenspoon has performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#279 in Florida) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 41 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Greenspoon performs below average in knee (23 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Greenspoon's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (23 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Bradenton is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bradenton area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Greenspoon first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Greenspoon's 23 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. Greenspoon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Bradenton, FL 34212
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Greenspoon
How does Dr. Greenspoon's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Greenspoon has performed 41 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. Greenspoon ranks #290 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Greenspoon perform?
Dr. Greenspoon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Greenspoon in Bradenton?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Bradenton 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. Greenspoon 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. Greenspoon's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 41 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Greenspoon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Greenspoon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Greenspoon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Greenspoon is affiliated with Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Hca Florida Blake Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Greenspoon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bradenton?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Bradenton, Dr. Greenspoon ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bradenton has 241 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Greenspoon practices?
Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Blake Hospital (2 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 Bradenton, Florida
Dr. Greenspoon's 41 Medicare procedures are below the Bradenton average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bradenton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alan Valadie | 241 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Cashen | 201 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Harkess | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Lamar | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Otte | 100 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Avinash Kumar | 74 | Shoulder |
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