Dr. Richard Vlasak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Vlasak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gainesville, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Vlasak performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#206 in Florida) and 17 hip replacements (#227 in Florida), for a combined total of 49 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
32 verified cases
#206 in Florida
Hip Replacement
17 verified cases
#227 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Vlasak

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Vlasak, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 352-273-7002
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
NPI: 1538197298
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.