Dr. Walter Choung, MD
Contact & Location
352-746-5707
Beverly Hills, FL 34465
Dr. Choung performs more hip replacement procedures than 41% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #184 of 315 ranked hip surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Choung
Dr. Walter Choung is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Beverly Hills, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Choung completed 24 hip replacements (#184 in Florida), 23 knee replacements, and 18 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 65 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Choung performs below the state average in hip (24 vs 40), below the state average in knee (23 vs 48), below the state average in shoulder (18 vs 34).
Dr. Choung performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (24 cases), followed by knee replacements (23) and shoulder replacements (18).
Dr. Choung is the only orthopedic surgeon in Beverly Hills represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Choung's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 140 procedures in 2013 before settling at 65 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Choung's 24 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,542 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 53 | 59 | 28 |
| 2014 | 50 | 39 | 29 |
| 2015 | 51 | 27 | 26 |
| 2016 | 39 | 30 | 17 |
| 2017 | 31 | 25 | 22 |
| 2018 | 32 | 14 | 27 |
| 2019 | 13 | 18 | 13 |
| 2020 | 36 | 12 | 13 |
| 2021 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
| 2022 | 28 | 22 | 19 |
| 2023 | 30 | 29 | 19 |
| 2024 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Choung Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Choung's recorded volume peaked at 140 procedures in 2013 and stood at 65 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Hip Replacement
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Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
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.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Choung
How does Dr. Choung's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Choung has performed 65 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Choung ranks #207 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Choung perform?
Dr. Choung performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Choung's practice located?
Dr. Choung practices in Beverly Hills, Florida. The office is located at 2155 W Mustang Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Choung for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Choung 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Choung's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 260 procedures against the 65 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. Choung's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Choung's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 140 procedures in 2013 and was 65 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Choung perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Choung's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Choung among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Choung affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Choung is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital Crystal River.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Choung practices?
Tampa General Hospital Crystal River (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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