Knee
Dr. Martin Roche, MD
Dr. Martin Roche is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Roche has performed 349 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #1 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Roche performs well above average in knee (349 vs 49 avg).
Dr. Roche's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 349 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Roche is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Roche extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 239 to 349 in the most recent data, a 46% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Roche's 349 verified procedures is more than 7x the national average of 45, ranking #6 nationally.
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. Roche Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Roche's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 46% from 239 procedures in 2013 to 349 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Roche
How does Dr. Roche's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Roche has performed 349 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 4x the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Roche ranks #4 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Roche perform?
Dr. Roche's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 349 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Roche with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Roche ranks #1 in Florida for knee replacement with 349 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 509 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Roche's practice located?
Dr. Roche practices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The office is located at 4725 N Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Roche for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Roche 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. Roche's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 349 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Roche's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Roche's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 239 procedures in 2013 to 349 in the most recent data, a 46% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 382 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Roche affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Roche is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Boca Medical Center, Univ Of Miami Hospital And Clinics-Sylvester Compr, Jupiter Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Roche practices?
Holy Cross Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Good Samaritan Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); West Boca Medical Center (2 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.
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