Dr. Richard Cain, M.D.
Dr. Richard Cain is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tampa, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Cain has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#327 in Florida) and 13 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 31 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Cain performs below average in knee (18 vs 49 avg), below average in shoulder (13 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Cain's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and shoulder replacements (13 cases).
Tampa is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Tampa area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Cain first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2019. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cain's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Cain Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Tampa, FL 33607
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cain has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Cain
How does Dr. Cain's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Cain has performed 31 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. Cain ranks #355 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cain perform?
Dr. Cain's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and shoulder replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cain in Tampa?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Tampa 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. Cain 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. Cain's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Cain perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cain's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cain affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cain is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, Adventhealth Tampa, South Florida Baptist Hospital, Adventhealth Carrollwood.
How does Dr. Cain compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tampa?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Tampa, Dr. Cain ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tampa has 160 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cain practices?
St Josephs Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Tampa (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); South Florida Baptist Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tampa, Florida
Dr. Cain's 31 Medicare procedures are below the Tampa average of 79. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tampa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Raterman | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Lyons | 118 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gerald Alexander | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ira Guttentag | 81 | Knee |
| Dr. Charles Craythorne | 32 | Knee |
| Dr. Charles Nofsinger | 26 | Knee |
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