Dr. William Cottrell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Cottrell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clearwater, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Cottrell performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#204 in Florida) and 20 shoulder replacements (#70 in Florida), for a combined total of 52 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
32 verified cases
#204 in Florida
Shoulder Replacement
20 verified cases
#70 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Cottrell

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (52 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Cottrell, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 727-461-6026
430 Morton Plant St
Clearwater, FL 33756
NPI: 1306893151
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
âš― Sports medicine specialist
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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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