Dr. Madhish Patel, DO
Dr. Madhish Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Myers, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Patel has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#271 in Florida) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Patel performs below average in knee (24 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Patel's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (24 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Fort Myers is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fort Myers area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Patel first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Patel's 24 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. Patel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Fort Myers, FL 33916
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Patel has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Patel
How does Dr. Patel's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Patel has performed 46 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. Patel ranks #265 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Patel perform?
Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Patel in Fort Myers?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers 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. Patel 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. Patel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Patel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Patel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, Cape Coral Hospital, Hca Florida Lehigh Hospital.
How does Dr. Patel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Myers, Dr. Patel ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Myers has 424 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Patel practices?
Lee Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cape Coral Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Lehigh Hospital (2 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 Fort Myers, Florida
Dr. Patel's 46 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Myers average of 162. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Myers.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Humbert | 424 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Eichten | 167 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. William Stone | 156 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Gardner | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Springer | 107 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Mehalik | 96 | Shoulder |
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