Dr. Geoffrey Stone, M.D.
Contact & Location
985-868-1540
Houma, LA 70360
Dr. Stone performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 20% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 25 ranked shoulder surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Stone
Practice. Dr. Geoffrey Stone is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Houma, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 12 shoulder replacements. That is #20 in Louisiana for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 34 in 2015 and stands at 12 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Houma has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 34 |
| 2016 | 28 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 15 |
| 2019 | 0 | 21 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 12 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Stone Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stone's recorded volume peaked at 34 procedures in 2015 and stood at 12 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stone
How does Dr. Stone's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Stone has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Louisiana average is 54 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Stone ranks #96 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stone perform?
Dr. Stone's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Stone with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Stone ranks #20 in Louisiana for shoulder replacement with 12 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 104 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stone in Houma?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Houma 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. Stone 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Stone's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 12 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. Stone's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Stone's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 34 procedures in 2015 and was 12 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. Stone affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stone is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Physicians Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stone practices?
Terrebonne General Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Physicians Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Houma, Louisiana
Dr. Stone's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Houma average of 20. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Houma.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brett Casey | 28 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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