Dr. Yoav Zvi
Dr. Yoav Zvi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Miami, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Zvi has performed 70 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#82 in Florida) and 53 hip replacements, for a combined total of 123 procedures.
In Florida, Dr. Zvi performs above average in knee (70 vs 49 avg), above average in hip (53 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Zvi's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (70 cases) and hip replacements (53 cases).
Miami is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Miami area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Zvi first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Zvi's 70 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Zvi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Miami, FL 33173
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Zvi
How does Dr. Zvi's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Zvi has performed 123 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Zvi ranks #87 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Zvi perform?
Dr. Zvi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (70 cases) and hip replacement (53 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Zvi in Miami?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Miami 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. Zvi 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. Zvi's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 123 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Zvi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Zvi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (70 cases), hip replacement (53 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Zvi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Zvi is affiliated with Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Hca Florida Mercy Hospital.
How does Dr. Zvi compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Miami?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Miami, Dr. Zvi ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Zvi is among the highest-volume surgeons in Miami.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Zvi practices?
Hca Florida Kendall Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Hca Florida Mercy Hospital (1 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 Miami, Florida
Dr. Zvi's 123 Medicare procedures are above the Miami average of 118. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Miami.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Van Der Ven | 239 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Juan Suarez | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Lawrie | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karim Sabeh | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Victor Hernandez | 64 | Hip, Knee |
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