Dr. William Stanton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Stanton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Pierce, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Stanton performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#344 in Florida) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 31 procedures.

Dr. Stanton recorded 31 Medicare fee-for-service procedures in 2023. Medicare data represents approximately one-third of all joint replacements nationwide, so these counts reflect only a portion of a surgeon's full practice. Florida has 509 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.

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.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
17 verified cases
#344 in Florida
Hip Replacement
14 verified cases
#264 in Florida
Estimated total: 80 – 90 procedures (all insurers)
Based on Medicare FFS representing 33–37% of national joint replacement volume
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.

Hospital Affiliations

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Hca Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Fort Pierce, FL

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stanton

How does Dr. Stanton's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?

In 2023, Dr. Stanton 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 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. Stanton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 772-465-4651
2402 Frist Blvd Ste 200
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
NPI: 1346316437
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.