Dr. Robert Moukarzel, M.D.
Contact & Location
225-743-2000
Gonzales, LA 70737
Dr. Moukarzel performs more knee replacement procedures than 36% of orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #54 of 85 ranked knee surgeons in Louisiana.
About Dr. Moukarzel
Practice. Dr. Robert Moukarzel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gonzales, Louisiana. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements. That is #54 in Louisiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 24, up 100%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
| 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| 2022 | 13 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 | 23 |
| 2024 | 0 | 24 |
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. 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. Moukarzel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Louisiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Moukarzel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 100% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 24 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Moukarzel
How does Dr. Moukarzel's procedure volume compare to other Louisiana surgeons?
Dr. Moukarzel has performed 24 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. Moukarzel ranks #71 out of 104 orthopedic surgeons in Louisiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Moukarzel perform?
Dr. Moukarzel's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Moukarzel's practice located?
Dr. Moukarzel practices in Gonzales, Louisiana. The office is located at 1014 Saint Clair Blvd, Gonzales, LA 70737. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Moukarzel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Moukarzel 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, which puts Dr. Moukarzel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 100 procedures against the 24 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. Moukarzel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Moukarzel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 24 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Moukarzel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Moukarzel is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Moukarzel practices?
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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