Dr. Mario John, MD
Contact & Location
Lakeland, FL 33803
Dr. Mario John is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. John has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#310 in Florida) and 16 hip replacements, for a combined total of 36 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. John performs below average in knee (20 vs 48 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 40 avg).
Dr. John's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (16 cases).
Lakeland is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lakeland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. John first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2016. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. John's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. John Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. John has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2016. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. John
How does Dr. John's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. John has performed 36 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. John ranks #330 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. John perform?
Dr. John's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. John in Lakeland?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland 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. John 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. John's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 36 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. John perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. John's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. John affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. John is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center.
How does Dr. John compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland, Dr. John ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lakeland has 146 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. John practices?
Lakeland Regional Medical Center (1 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 Lakeland, Florida
Dr. John's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Lakeland average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lakeland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Phuc Vo | 146 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph D'alonzo | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Prashant Desai | 67 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Shenkman | 60 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Evans | 34 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Obafunto Abimbola | 28 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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