Dr. Geoffrey Collins, M.D.
Contact & Location
Sulphur, LA 70663
Dr. Geoffrey Collins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sulphur, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Collins has performed 53 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#25 in Louisiana) and 13 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 66 procedures.
In Louisiana, Dr. Collins performs above average in knee (53 vs 41 avg), below average in shoulder (13 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Collins's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 80% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Collins is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sulphur 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. Collins extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 53 to 66 in the most recent data, a 25% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Collins's 53 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. Collins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Collins's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 25% from 53 procedures in 2013 to 66 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. Collins
How does Dr. Collins's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Collins has performed 66 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Collins ranks #33 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Collins perform?
Dr. Collins's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and shoulder replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Collins's practice located?
Dr. Collins practices in Sulphur, Louisiana. The office is located at 250 Beglis Pkwy 1, Sulphur, LA 70663. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Collins for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Collins 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. Collins's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 66 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Collins's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Collins's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 53 procedures in 2013 to 66 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 66 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Collins perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Collins's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Collins affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Collins is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Collins practices?
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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