Dr. Charles Hansen, M.D.
Contact & Location
337-905-7100
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Sulphur, LA 70663
Dr. Hansen performs more knee replacement procedures than 67% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Hansen
Practice. Dr. Charles Hansen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 57 procedures in all. That is #28 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Hansen first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Lake Charles has 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Hansen also holds hospital privileges in LA and WI, a practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 57 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Hansen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hansen
How does Dr. Hansen's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Hansen has performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hansen ranks #40 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hansen perform?
Dr. Hansen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hansen in Lake Charles?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lake Charles 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 Louisiana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hansen 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Hansen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 240 procedures against the 57 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.
Does Dr. Hansen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hansen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hansen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hansen is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority. Dr. Hansen maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Hansen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lake Charles?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lake Charles, Dr. Hansen ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lake Charles has 106 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hansen practices?
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dr. Hansen's 57 Medicare procedures are below the Lake Charles average of 68. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lake Charles.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Hale | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Cohen | 87 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Garitty | 84 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Foret | 75 | Knee |
| Dr. George Trappey | 37 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Hinton | 33 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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