Dr. Matthew Barra, M.D.
Contact & Location
786-268-6200
Miami, FL 33146
Dr. Barra performs more knee replacement procedures than 61% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #155 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Barra
Practice. Dr. Matthew Barra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 43 knee replacements and 37 hip replacements, 80 procedures in all. That is #155 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Barra first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Miami has 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Barra also holds hospital privileges in SC and FL, a practice that extends beyond Florida.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 80 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Barra Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
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
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Barra
How does Dr. Barra's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Barra has performed 80 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Barra ranks #162 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Barra perform?
Dr. Barra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases) and hip replacement (37 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Barra in Miami?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Miami 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. Barra 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. Barra's total volume across all insurers at roughly 270 to 330 procedures against the 80 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.
Does Dr. Barra perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Barra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), hip replacement (37 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barra affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Barra is affiliated with Newberry County Memorial Hospital, Doctors Hospital, Self Regional Healthcare, Lexington Medical Center. Dr. Barra maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Barra compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Miami?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Miami, Dr. Barra ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Miami has 234 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Barra practices?
Newberry County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Doctors Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Self Regional Healthcare (3 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 Miami, Florida
Dr. Barra's 80 Medicare procedures are below the Miami average of 126. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Miami.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven | 234 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Yoav Zvi | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Lawrie | 126 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Juan Suarez | 118 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karim Sabeh | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Victor Hernandez | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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