Dr. Michael Krueger, M.D.
Contact & Location
813-978-9700
Lakeland, FL 33812
Dr. Krueger performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #44 of 157 ranked shoulder surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Krueger
Practice. Dr. Michael Krueger is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Summerfield, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 35 shoulder replacements. That is #44 in Florida for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 35, up 169%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Summerfield has 2 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 12 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 35 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Krueger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Krueger's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 169% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Krueger
How does Dr. Krueger's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Krueger has performed 35 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. Krueger ranks #344 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Krueger perform?
Dr. Krueger's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 35 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Krueger's practice located?
Dr. Krueger's current practice address is in Lakeland, FL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Krueger's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Summerfield, Florida.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Krueger 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Krueger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 120 procedures against the 35 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. Krueger's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Krueger's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data, a 169% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2024.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Summerfield, Florida
Dr. Krueger's 35 Medicare procedures are below the Summerfield average of 127. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Summerfield.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Timothy Van De Leur | 218 | Hip, Knee |
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