Dr. Charles Lobrano, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-635-3052
Shreveport, LA 71101
Bossier City, LA 71111
Shreveport, LA 71115
Dr. Lobrano performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #18 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Lobrano
Practice. Dr. Charles Lobrano is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 64 knee replacements and 61 hip replacements, 125 procedures in all. That is #18 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 58 procedures a year to 125, up 116%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 64 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Shreveport has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Lobrano also holds hospital privileges in LA and TX, a practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 38 |
| 2019 | 32 | 38 |
| 2020 | 28 | 51 |
| 2021 | 39 | 61 |
| 2022 | 43 | 72 |
| 2023 | 63 | 71 |
| 2024 | 61 | 64 |
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. Lobrano Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lobrano's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 116% from 58 procedures in 2018 to 125 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lobrano
How does Dr. Lobrano's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Lobrano has performed 125 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lobrano ranks #9 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lobrano perform?
Dr. Lobrano's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases) and hip replacement (61 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Lobrano with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Lobrano ranks #18 in Louisiana for knee replacement with 64 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 104 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lobrano in Shreveport?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport 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. Lobrano 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. Lobrano's total volume across all insurers at roughly 410 to 520 procedures against the 125 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. Lobrano's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lobrano's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 58 procedures in 2018 to 125 in the most recent data, a 116% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 134 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Lobrano perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lobrano's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases), hip replacement (61 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lobrano affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lobrano is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Christus St Michael Health System, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System. Dr. Lobrano maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Lobrano compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport, Dr. Lobrano ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Shreveport has 303 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lobrano practices?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc (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 Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Lobrano's 125 Medicare procedures are below the Shreveport average of 139. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Shreveport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Atchison | 303 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cambize Shahrdar | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Googe | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffrey Pearson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Talbert | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Feibel | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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