Dr. Charles Hansen, MD
Contact & Location
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Dr. Charles Hansen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Hansen has performed 46 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in Louisiana) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 57 procedures.
In Louisiana, Dr. Hansen performs near average in knee (46 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Hansen's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 81% of reported Medicare volume.
Lake Charles is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lake Charles area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Hansen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hansen's 46 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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.
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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 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. Hansen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 57 procedures shown here.
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.
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). 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 |
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