Dr. Kenneth Sands, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Kenneth Sands is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Melbourne, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Sands performed 145 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#18 in Florida) and 108 hip replacements (#16 in Florida), for a combined total of 253 procedures. This places Dr. Sands among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Florida.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
145 verified cases
#18 in Florida
Hip Replacement
108 verified cases
#16 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Sands

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (253 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Sands, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 321-725-2225
709 S Harbor City Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
NPI: 1669449575
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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