Dr. William Godfrey, M.D.
Dr. William Godfrey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sandy Springs, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Godfrey has performed 28 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#60 in Georgia) and 20 knee replacements, for a combined total of 48 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Godfrey performs near average in hip (28 vs 33 avg), below average in knee (20 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Godfrey's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (28 cases) and knee replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Godfrey is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sandy Springs represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Godfrey first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Godfrey's 28 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Godfrey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Contact & Location
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Godfrey has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Godfrey
How does Dr. Godfrey's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Godfrey has performed 48 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Godfrey ranks #98 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Godfrey perform?
Dr. Godfrey's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (28 cases) and knee replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Godfrey's practice located?
Dr. Godfrey practices in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The office is located at 1150 Hammond Dr Ste 400, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Godfrey for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Godfrey 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. Godfrey's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 48 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Godfrey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Godfrey's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (28 cases), knee replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Godfrey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Godfrey is affiliated with Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Forsyth.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Godfrey practices?
Northside Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northside Hospital Forsyth (4 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.
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