Dr. Juan Suarez, M.D.
Contact & Location
786-596-8020
Miami, FL 33176
Dr. Suarez performs more knee replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #62 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Suarez
Practice. Dr. Juan Suarez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 82 knee replacements and 36 hip replacements, 118 procedures in all. That is #62 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 75 procedures a year to 118, up 57%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 82 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Miami has 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 39 | 36 |
| 2014 | 32 | 50 |
| 2015 | 45 | 42 |
| 2016 | 55 | 75 |
| 2017 | 29 | 47 |
| 2018 | 37 | 27 |
| 2019 | 57 | 33 |
| 2020 | 34 | 29 |
| 2021 | 55 | 58 |
| 2022 | 49 | 64 |
| 2023 | 63 | 69 |
| 2024 | 36 | 82 |
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. Suarez Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Suarez's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 57% from 75 procedures in 2013 to 118 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. Suarez
How does Dr. Suarez's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Suarez has performed 118 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Suarez ranks #94 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Suarez perform?
Dr. Suarez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (82 cases) and hip replacement (36 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Suarez in Miami?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Miami 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. Suarez 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. Suarez's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 118 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. Suarez's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Suarez's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 75 procedures in 2013 to 118 in the most recent data, a 57% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 132 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Suarez perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Suarez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (82 cases), hip replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Suarez affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Suarez is affiliated with Doctors Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, South Miami Hospital, Mariners Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital.
How does Dr. Suarez compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Miami?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Miami, Dr. Suarez ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Miami has 234 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Suarez practices?
Doctors Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Baptist Hospital Of Miami (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); South Miami Hospital (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Miami, Florida
Dr. Suarez's 118 Medicare procedures are below the Miami average of 126. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Miami.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven | 234 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Yoav Zvi | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Lawrie | 126 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karim Sabeh | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Barra | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Victor Hernandez | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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