Dr. John Googe, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-635-3052
Shreveport, LA 71101
Dr. Googe performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Googe
Practice. Dr. John Googe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 65 knee replacements, 48 shoulder replacements, and 14 hip replacements, 127 procedures in all. That is #16 in Louisiana for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 54 procedures a year to 127, up 135%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 65 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Shreveport has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Googe also holds hospital privileges in LA and TX and AR, a practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 20 | 34 |
| 2014 | 0 | 19 | 27 |
| 2015 | 0 | 20 | 30 |
| 2016 | 0 | 25 | 35 |
| 2017 | 0 | 36 | 37 |
| 2018 | 0 | 43 | 41 |
| 2019 | 12 | 49 | 39 |
| 2020 | 0 | 45 | 44 |
| 2021 | 0 | 45 | 37 |
| 2022 | 13 | 51 | 57 |
| 2023 | 17 | 70 | 41 |
| 2024 | 14 | 65 | 48 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Googe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Googe's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 135% from 54 procedures in 2013 to 127 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. Googe
How does Dr. Googe's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Googe has performed 127 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Googe ranks #8 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Googe perform?
Dr. Googe performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (65 cases), shoulder replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Googe with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Googe ranks #16 in Louisiana for knee replacement with 65 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 104 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Googe in Shreveport?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport 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. Googe 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Googe's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 127 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. Googe's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Googe's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 54 procedures in 2013 to 127 in the most recent data, a 135% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 128 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Googe perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Googe's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases), shoulder replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Googe among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Googe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Googe is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Christus St Michael Health System, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Little River Memorial Hospital. Dr. Googe maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Googe compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport, Dr. Googe ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Googe is among the highest-volume surgeons in Shreveport.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Googe practices?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Christus St Michael Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System (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 Shreveport, Louisiana
Dr. Googe's 127 Medicare procedures are below the Shreveport average of 139. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Shreveport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Atchison | 303 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Cambize Shahrdar | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Lobrano | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Pearson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Talbert | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Feibel | 77 | Hip, Knee |
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