Dr. Nicholas Connors, M.D.
Contact & Location
941-629-6262
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Dr. Connors performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #86 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Connors
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Connors is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Port Charlotte, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 68 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 91 procedures in all. That is #86 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 72 and 129 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 68 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Port Charlotte has 6 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35 | 57 |
| 2014 | 46 | 49 |
| 2015 | 43 | 47 |
| 2016 | 39 | 60 |
| 2017 | 37 | 65 |
| 2018 | 44 | 85 |
| 2019 | 38 | 89 |
| 2020 | 31 | 41 |
| 2021 | 33 | 81 |
| 2022 | 36 | 67 |
| 2023 | 40 | 78 |
| 2024 | 23 | 68 |
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. Connors Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Connors's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 72 to 129 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Connors
How does Dr. Connors's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Connors has performed 91 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Connors ranks #138 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Connors perform?
Dr. Connors's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Connors in Port Charlotte?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Port Charlotte 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. Connors 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. Connors's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 390 procedures against the 91 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. Connors's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Connors's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 72 to 129 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Connors perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Connors's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Connors compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Port Charlotte?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Port Charlotte, Dr. Connors ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Connors is among the highest-volume surgeons in Port Charlotte.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Port Charlotte, Florida
Dr. Connors's 91 Medicare procedures are above the Port Charlotte average of 87. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Port Charlotte.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Reiss | 188 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Pennington | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Stchur | 91 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Dale Greenberg | 36 | Knee |
| Dr. Sean Spence | 12 | Shoulder |
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