Dr. Simon Mears, M.D., P.H.D

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Simon Mears is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gainesville, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Mears performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#334 in Florida) and 18 hip replacements (#219 in Florida), for a combined total of 36 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
18 verified cases
#219 in Florida
Knee Replacement
18 verified cases
#334 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Mears

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Mears, 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: 501-686-6067
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
NPI: 1851340442
Credentials: M.D., P.H.D
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D., P.h.D
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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.
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