Dr. David Clause, MD
Dr. David Clause is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Opelousas, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Clause has performed 83 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in Louisiana) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 105 procedures.
In Louisiana, Dr. Clause performs well above average in knee (83 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Clause's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 79% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Clause is the only orthopedic surgeon in Opelousas represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Clause extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 81 to 105 in the most recent data, a 30% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Clause's 83 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Clause Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Contact & Location
Opelousas, LA 70570
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clause's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 30% from 81 procedures in 2013 to 105 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Clause
How does Dr. Clause's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Clause has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Louisiana average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Clause ranks #14 out of 118 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clause perform?
Dr. Clause's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (83 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Clause with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Clause ranks #7 in Louisiana for knee replacement with 83 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 118 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Clause's practice located?
Dr. Clause practices in Opelousas, Louisiana. The office is located at 4015 I 49 S Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Clause for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Clause 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. Clause's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 105 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Clause's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Clause's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 81 procedures in 2013 to 105 in the most recent data, a 30% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 141 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Clause perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Clause's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (83 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clause affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clause is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Clause practices?
Opelousas General Health System (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.
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