Dr. Joseph Varcadipane, M.D.
Contact & Location
808-522-4232
Honolulu, HI 96813
About Dr. Varcadipane
Practice. Dr. Joseph Varcadipane is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Honolulu, Hawaii. The latest annual CMS data records 32 hip replacements and 24 knee replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #4 in Hawaii for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 56, up 229%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Honolulu has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 12 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 |
| 2018 | 16 | 16 |
| 2019 | 21 | 25 |
| 2020 | 20 | 22 |
| 2021 | 30 | 19 |
| 2022 | 26 | 25 |
| 2023 | 24 | 35 |
| 2024 | 32 | 24 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Varcadipane Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Hawaii state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Varcadipane's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 229% from 17 procedures in 2015 to 56 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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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Varcadipane
How does Dr. Varcadipane's procedure volume compare to other Hawaii surgeons?
Dr. Varcadipane has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Hawaii average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Varcadipane ranks #7 out of 14 orthopedic surgeons in Hawaii.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Varcadipane perform?
Dr. Varcadipane's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases) and knee replacement (24 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Varcadipane with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Varcadipane ranks #4 in Hawaii for hip replacement with 32 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 14 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Varcadipane in Honolulu?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu 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 Hawaii surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Varcadipane represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Varcadipane's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 56 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Varcadipane's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Varcadipane's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2015 to 56 in the most recent data, a 229% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 59 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Varcadipane perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Varcadipane's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases), knee replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Varcadipane affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Varcadipane is affiliated with Straub Clinic And Hospital, Pali Momi Medical Center, The Queens Medical Center.
How does Dr. Varcadipane compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Honolulu, Dr. Varcadipane ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Honolulu has 119 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Varcadipane practices?
Straub Clinic And Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Pali Momi Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); The Queens Medical Center (3 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 Honolulu, Hawaii
Dr. Varcadipane's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Honolulu average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Honolulu.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cass Nakasone | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffery Harpstrite | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Kaneshige | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Morton | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Richardson | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jay Marumoto | 32 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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