Dr. Leon Mead, M.D.
Contact & Location
239-262-1119
Naples, FL 34102
Dr. Mead performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #52 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Mead
Practice. Dr. Leon Mead is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Naples, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 92 knee replacements and 50 hip replacements, 142 procedures in all. That is #52 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 262 in 2015 and stands at 142 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 92 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Naples has 18 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 | 60 | 152 |
| 2014 | 58 | 124 |
| 2015 | 77 | 185 |
| 2016 | 52 | 154 |
| 2017 | 50 | 168 |
| 2018 | 54 | 160 |
| 2019 | 60 | 142 |
| 2020 | 51 | 93 |
| 2021 | 54 | 113 |
| 2022 | 37 | 113 |
| 2023 | 45 | 111 |
| 2024 | 50 | 92 |
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. Mead Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mead's recorded volume peaked at 262 procedures in 2015 and stood at 142 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mead
How does Dr. Mead's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Mead has performed 142 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mead ranks #69 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mead perform?
Dr. Mead's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (92 cases) and hip replacement (50 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mead in Naples?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Naples 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. Mead 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. Mead's total volume across all insurers at roughly 480 to 600 procedures against the 142 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. Mead's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mead's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 262 procedures in 2015 and was 142 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Mead perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mead's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (92 cases), hip replacement (50 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mead affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mead is affiliated with Naples Community Hospital, Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge, Lee Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Mead compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Naples?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Naples, Dr. Mead ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Naples has 416 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mead practices?
Naples Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Lee Memorial Hospital (4 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 Naples, Florida
Dr. Mead's 142 Medicare procedures are below the Naples average of 238. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Naples.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Henry Biggs | 416 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jon Dounchis | 302 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Howard Kapp | 278 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Guerra | 231 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Goldberg | 159 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Robert Zehr | 135 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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