Dr. Timothy Evans, MD
Contact & Location
863-666-3436
Lakeland, FL 33803
Naples, FL 34119
Dr. Evans performs more knee replacement procedures than 17% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #333 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Evans
Dr. Timothy Evans is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lakeland, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Evans performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#333 in Florida) and 16 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Evans performs below the state average in knee (18 vs 48), below the state average in shoulder (16 vs 34).
Dr. Evans's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and shoulder replacements (16 cases).
Lakeland is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lakeland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Evans first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Evans's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 14 procedures in 2023 and 34 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Evans Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Evans has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Evans
How does Dr. Evans's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Evans has performed 34 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. Evans ranks #349 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Evans perform?
Dr. Evans's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and shoulder replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Evans in Lakeland?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland 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. Evans 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. Evans's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 130 procedures against the 34 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.
Does Dr. Evans perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Evans's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Evans affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Evans is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Adventhealth Lake Wales, Adventhealth Sebring, Winter Haven Hospital.
How does Dr. Evans compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Lakeland, Dr. Evans ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lakeland has 146 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Evans practices?
Lakeland Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Lake Wales (3 out of 5 CMS stars); Adventhealth Sebring (3 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 Lakeland, Florida
Dr. Evans's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Lakeland average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lakeland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Phuc Vo | 146 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph D'alonzo | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Prashant Desai | 67 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Shenkman | 60 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Mario John | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Obafunto Abimbola | 28 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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