Dr. Joey Lamartina, M.D.
Contact & Location
985-893-9922
Covington, LA 70433
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Dr. Lamartina performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 25 ranked shoulder surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Lamartina
Practice. Dr. Joey Lamartina is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Covington, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 12 shoulder replacements. That is #21 in Louisiana for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 5 years. Volume peaked at 27 in 2016 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. Covington has 6 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 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. Lamartina Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lamartina's recorded volume peaked at 27 procedures in 2016 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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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lamartina
How does Dr. Lamartina's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Lamartina 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. Lamartina ranks #97 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lamartina perform?
Dr. Lamartina'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.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lamartina in Covington?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Covington 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. Lamartina 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. Lamartina'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. Lamartina's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Lamartina's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 27 procedures in 2016 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. Lamartina affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lamartina is affiliated with St Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center.
How does Dr. Lamartina compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Covington?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Covington, Dr. Lamartina ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Covington has 91 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lamartina practices?
St Tammany Parish Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ochsner Medical Center (4 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 Covington, Louisiana
Dr. Lamartina's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Covington average of 29. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Covington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Schumacher | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Devraj | 29 | Knee |
| Dr. Matti Palo | 15 | Knee |
| Dr. Jason Rudd | 14 | Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Darr | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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