Dr. Richard Berkowitz, M.D.
Contact & Location
954-718-7776
Tamarac, FL 33321
Dr. Berkowitz performs more knee replacement procedures than 22% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #315 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Berkowitz
Dr. Richard Berkowitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tamarac, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Berkowitz performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#315 in Florida) and 13 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Berkowitz performs below the state average in knee (20 vs 48), below the state average in hip (13 vs 40).
Dr. Berkowitz's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Berkowitz is the only orthopedic surgeon in Tamarac represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Berkowitz's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 77 procedures in 2013 before settling at 33 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Berkowitz's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 52 |
| 2014 | 23 | 37 |
| 2015 | 30 | 41 |
| 2016 | 23 | 44 |
| 2017 | 21 | 37 |
| 2018 | 28 | 41 |
| 2019 | 24 | 49 |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 | 39 |
| 2022 | 21 | 32 |
| 2023 | 15 | 38 |
| 2024 | 13 | 20 |
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. Berkowitz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Berkowitz's recorded volume peaked at 77 procedures in 2013 and stood at 33 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Berkowitz
How does Dr. Berkowitz's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Berkowitz has performed 33 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. Berkowitz ranks #351 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Berkowitz perform?
Dr. Berkowitz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Berkowitz's practice located?
Dr. Berkowitz practices in Tamarac, Florida. The office is located at 7171 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Berkowitz for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Berkowitz 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. Berkowitz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 33 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. Berkowitz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Berkowitz's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 77 procedures in 2013 and was 33 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Berkowitz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Berkowitz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Berkowitz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Berkowitz is affiliated with Hca Florida Woodmont Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Berkowitz practices?
Hca Florida Woodmont Hospital (1 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.
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