Dr. Paul Paterson, M.D.
Contact & Location
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Dr. Paterson performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #90 of 157 ranked shoulder surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Paterson
Practice. Dr. Paul Paterson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vero Beach, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 19 shoulder replacements. That is #90 in Florida for shoulder replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 7 years. Volume has held between 12 and 30 procedures a year.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Vero Beach has 12 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 |
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. Paterson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Paterson's procedure volume has been consistent across 7 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 30 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Paterson
How does Dr. Paterson's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Paterson has performed 19 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. Paterson ranks #434 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Paterson perform?
Dr. Paterson's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Paterson in Vero Beach?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Vero Beach 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. Paterson 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. Paterson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 19 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. Paterson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Paterson's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 7 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 30 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
How does Dr. Paterson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vero Beach?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Vero Beach, Dr. Paterson ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Vero Beach has 217 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Vero Beach, Florida
Dr. Paterson's 19 Medicare procedures are below the Vero Beach average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Vero Beach.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Stack | 217 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alfredo Arrojas | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Steinfeld | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Dilella | 88 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. George Nichols | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clay Greeson | 33 | Hip, Knee |
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