Dr. Sean Dingle, M.D.
Contact & Location
941-365-0655
Sarasota, FL 34232
Dr. Dingle performs more knee replacement procedures than 99% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #3 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Dingle
Practice. Dr. Sean Dingle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sarasota, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 265 knee replacements and 116 hip replacements, 381 procedures in all. That is #3 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 167 procedures a year to 381, up 128%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 265 procedures is more than 5x the national average of 45. That is #19 nationally.
Local context. Sarasota has 15 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78 | 89 |
| 2014 | 64 | 116 |
| 2015 | 80 | 132 |
| 2016 | 83 | 166 |
| 2017 | 144 | 182 |
| 2018 | 139 | 170 |
| 2019 | 147 | 222 |
| 2020 | 161 | 218 |
| 2021 | 116 | 249 |
| 2022 | 121 | 313 |
| 2023 | 139 | 334 |
| 2024 | 116 | 265 |
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. Dingle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dingle's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 128% from 167 procedures in 2013 to 381 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dingle
How does Dr. Dingle's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Dingle has performed 381 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 5x the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dingle ranks #4 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dingle perform?
Dr. Dingle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (265 cases) and hip replacement (116 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Dingle with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Dingle ranks #3 in Florida for knee replacement with 265 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 523 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dingle in Sarasota?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Sarasota 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. Dingle 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. Dingle's total volume across all insurers at roughly 1,300 to 1,620 procedures against the 381 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. Dingle's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dingle's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 167 procedures in 2013 to 381 in the most recent data, a 128% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 473 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Dingle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dingle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (265 cases), hip replacement (116 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dingle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dingle is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice, Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.
How does Dr. Dingle compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sarasota?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Sarasota, Dr. Dingle ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Dingle is among the highest-volume surgeons in Sarasota.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dingle practices?
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sarasota, Florida
Dr. Dingle's 381 Medicare procedures are above the Sarasota average of 243. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sarasota.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Stolarski | 533 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Stewart | 206 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Talluri | 201 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Thomas | 149 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Silverstein | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Schofield | 98 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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