Dr. Michael Meinhold, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Meinhold is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 2023, Dr. Meinhold performed 20 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#34 in Louisiana) and 19 knee replacements (#66 in Louisiana), for a combined total of 39 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#34 in Louisiana
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#66 in Louisiana

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Meinhold

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Meinhold, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 337-628-4755
1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 3
Lake Charles, LA 70601
NPI: 1245612068
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 11 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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