Dr. Paul Mahle, MD
Contact & Location
Pensacola, FL 32503
Dr. Paul Mahle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pensacola, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Mahle has performed 13 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#287 in Florida) and 12 knee replacements, for a combined total of 25 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Mahle performs below average in hip (13 vs 39 avg), below average in knee (12 vs 49 avg).
Dr. Mahle's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (13 cases) and knee replacements (12 cases).
Pensacola is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Pensacola area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mahle first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Mahle's 13 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Mahle 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mahle
How does Dr. Mahle's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Mahle has performed 25 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. Mahle ranks #386 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mahle perform?
Dr. Mahle's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases) and knee replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mahle in Pensacola?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola 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. Mahle 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. Mahle's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 25 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Mahle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mahle's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases), knee replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mahle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mahle is affiliated with Uf Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, Uf Health Leesburg Hospital.
How does Dr. Mahle compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola, Dr. Mahle ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Pensacola has 111 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mahle practices?
Uf Health Spanish Plaines Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uf Health Leesburg Hospital (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 Pensacola, Florida
Dr. Mahle's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Pensacola average of 81. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pensacola.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kurt Morrison | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Mayes | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. E Dabezies | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Donald Dewey | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Stewart | 72 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kirby Turnage | 61 | Shoulder |
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