Dr. Scott Vizzi, M.D.
Contact & Location
727-547-4700
Largo, FL 33773
Richmond, VA 23226
Dr. Vizzi performs more knee replacement procedures than 3% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #390 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Vizzi
Practice. Dr. Scott Vizzi is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Largo, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements and 11 shoulder replacements, 23 procedures in all. That is #390 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 23, up 44%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Largo has 4 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 11 |
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, 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. Vizzi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Vizzi's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 44% from 16 procedures in 2022 to 23 in the most recent data.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Vizzi
How does Dr. Vizzi's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Vizzi has performed 23 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. Vizzi ranks #406 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vizzi perform?
Dr. Vizzi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (12 cases) and shoulder replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Vizzi in Largo?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Largo 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. Vizzi 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Vizzi's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 23 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. Vizzi's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Vizzi's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2022 to 23 in the most recent data, a 44% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 23 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Vizzi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Vizzi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (12 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vizzi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vizzi is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, St Josephs Hospital.
How does Dr. Vizzi compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Largo?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Largo, Dr. Vizzi ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Vizzi is among the highest-volume surgeons in Largo.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vizzi practices?
Morton Plant Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth North Pinellas (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (2 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 Largo, Florida
Dr. Vizzi's 23 Medicare procedures are below the Largo average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Largo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Leibold | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Dattilo | 51 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vladimir Alexander | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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