Dr. Juan Alvarez, M.D.
Contact & Location
863-385-2222
Sebring, FL 33870
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Dr. Alvarez performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Alvarez
Practice. Dr. Juan Alvarez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sebring, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 139 knee replacements and 71 hip replacements, 210 procedures in all. That is #20 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 102 procedures a year to 210, up 106%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 139 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45.
Local context. Sebring has 4 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 | 44 | 58 | 0 |
| 2014 | 60 | 76 | 11 |
| 2015 | 62 | 75 | 16 |
| 2016 | 75 | 120 | 17 |
| 2017 | 68 | 129 | 12 |
| 2018 | 94 | 120 | 0 |
| 2019 | 81 | 116 | 0 |
| 2020 | 69 | 109 | 0 |
| 2021 | 62 | 128 | 0 |
| 2022 | 59 | 147 | 0 |
| 2023 | 74 | 146 | 0 |
| 2024 | 71 | 139 | 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. Alvarez Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Alvarez's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 106% from 102 procedures in 2013 to 210 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Alvarez
How does Dr. Alvarez's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Alvarez has performed 210 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Alvarez ranks #24 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Alvarez perform?
Dr. Alvarez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (139 cases) and hip replacement (71 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Alvarez with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Alvarez ranks #20 in Florida for knee replacement with 139 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 523 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Alvarez in Sebring?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Sebring 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. Alvarez 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. Alvarez's total volume across all insurers at roughly 710 to 890 procedures against the 210 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. Alvarez's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Alvarez's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 102 procedures in 2013 to 210 in the most recent data, a 106% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 220 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Alvarez perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Alvarez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (139 cases), hip replacement (71 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alvarez affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Alvarez is affiliated with Adventhealth Sebring, Hca Florida Highlands Hospital, Adventhealth Lake Wales, Adventhealth Wauchula, Winter Haven Hospital.
How does Dr. Alvarez compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sebring?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Sebring, Dr. Alvarez ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Alvarez has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Alvarez practices?
Adventhealth Sebring (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Highlands Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Lake Wales (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sebring, Florida
Dr. Alvarez's 210 Medicare procedures are above the Sebring average of 75. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sebring.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Maury Fisher | 45 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christian Gonzalez-Torres | 28 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Watson | 18 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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