Dr. William Stanton, MD
Dr. William Stanton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Pierce, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Stanton has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#344 in Florida) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 31 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Stanton performs below average in knee (17 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Stanton's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Stanton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Pierce represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Stanton extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 31 in the most recent data, a 72% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Stanton's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
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.
How Dr. Stanton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stanton's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 72% from 18 procedures in 2015 to 31 in the most recent data.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stanton
How does Dr. Stanton's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Stanton has performed 31 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. Stanton ranks #351 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stanton perform?
Dr. Stanton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Stanton's practice located?
Dr. Stanton practices in Fort Pierce, Florida. The office is located at 2402 Frist Blvd Ste 200, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Stanton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stanton represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Stanton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Stanton's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Stanton's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2015 to 31 in the most recent data, a 72% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Stanton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stanton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stanton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stanton is affiliated with Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stanton practices?
Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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