Knee
Dr. Geoffrey Collins, M.D.
Dr. Geoffrey Collins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sulphur, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Collins has performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #32 in Louisiana.
In Louisiana, Dr. Collins performs near average in knee (44 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Collins's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 44 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
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.
Dr. Collins's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2019 before settling at 44 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Collins's 44 verified procedures is near 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. Collins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Contact & Location
Sulphur, LA 70663
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Collins's recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2019 and stood at 44 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Louisiana average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Collins ranks #51 out of 118 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Collins perform?
Dr. Collins's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 44 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
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 44 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Collins's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Collins's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2019 and was 44 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
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.
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