Dr. Michael Acurio, MD
Contact & Location
318-752-7850
Bossier City, LA 71111
Dr. Acurio performs more knee replacement procedures than 55% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #38 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Acurio
Dr. Michael Acurio is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bossier City, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Acurio performed 37 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#38 in Louisiana) and 13 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In Louisiana, Dr. Acurio performs near the state average in knee (37 vs 41), below the state average in hip (13 vs 29).
Dr. Acurio's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (37 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Bossier City is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bossier City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Acurio also maintains hospital privileges in LA and TX, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Louisiana.
Medicare records for Dr. Acurio extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 31 to 50 in the most recent data, a 61% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Acurio's 37 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 31 |
| 2014 | 16 | 38 |
| 2015 | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 0 | 35 |
| 2017 | 0 | 37 |
| 2018 | 0 | 43 |
| 2019 | 0 | 36 |
| 2020 | 0 | 30 |
| 2021 | 0 | 26 |
| 2022 | 12 | 37 |
| 2023 | 12 | 29 |
| 2024 | 13 | 37 |
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, 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. Acurio Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Acurio's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 61% from 31 procedures in 2013 to 50 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. Acurio
How does Dr. Acurio's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Acurio has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Louisiana average of 54 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Acurio ranks #43 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Acurio perform?
Dr. Acurio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Acurio in Bossier City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City 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. Acurio 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Acurio's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 50 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. Acurio's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Acurio's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2013 to 50 in the most recent data, a 61% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2014.
Does Dr. Acurio perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Acurio's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Acurio affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Acurio is affiliated with Specialists Hospital Shreveport, Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc, Minden Medical Center, Christus St Michael Health System, Springhill Medical Center. Dr. Acurio maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Acurio compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bossier City, Dr. Acurio ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Acurio is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bossier City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Acurio practices?
Specialists Hospital Shreveport (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Minden Medical Center (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bossier City, Louisiana
Dr. Acurio's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Bossier City average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bossier City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Mays | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vikram Chatrath | 66 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Val Irion | 32 | Knee, Shoulder |
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