Dr. Mario Lobao Goncalves, M.D.
Contact & Location
318-626-0000
Shreveport, LA 71103
Dr. Lobao Goncalves performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 12% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 25 ranked shoulder surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Lobao Goncalves
Practice. Dr. Mario Lobao Goncalves is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Shreveport, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 12 shoulder replacements. That is #22 in Louisiana for shoulder replacement. Dr. Lobao Goncalves also holds credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma.
Trend. Dr. Lobao Goncalves first appears in the Medicare data in 2022. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
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. Shreveport has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 13 procedures in 2022 and 12 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Lobao Goncalves Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lobao Goncalves has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lobao Goncalves
How does Dr. Lobao Goncalves's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Lobao Goncalves 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. Lobao Goncalves ranks #98 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lobao Goncalves perform?
Dr. Lobao Goncalves'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. Lobao Goncalves 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. Lobao Goncalves 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. Lobao Goncalves'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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lobao Goncalves affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lobao Goncalves is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe, Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System.
How does Dr. Lobao Goncalves compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Shreveport, Dr. Lobao Goncalves ranks #16 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Shreveport has 303 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lobao Goncalves practices?
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-St Mary Medical Cent (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc (3 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. Lobao Goncalves's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Shreveport average of 130. 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. John Googe | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Charles Lobrano | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Pearson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Talbert | 91 | Hip, Knee |
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