Dr. Thomas Bendowski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Crystal River, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Bendowski performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#194 in Florida) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
Dr. Bendowski's 56 Medicare procedures are near the Florida median of 50. The state has 504 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Bendowski's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (34 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Dr. Bendowski is the only orthopedic surgeon in Crystal River represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bendowski
How does Dr. Bendowski's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Bendowski performed 56 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. Bendowski ranks #229 out of 504 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bendowski perform?
Dr. Bendowski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Where is Dr. Bendowski's practice located?
Dr. Bendowski practices in Crystal River, Florida. The office is located at 6480 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bendowski for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bendowski represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Bendowski's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
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