Dr. Robert Moukarzel, M.D.
Contact & Location
Gonzales, LA 70737
Dr. Robert Moukarzel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gonzales, Louisiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Moukarzel has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #54 in Louisiana.
In Louisiana, Dr. Moukarzel performs below average in knee (24 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Moukarzel's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 24 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Moukarzel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Gonzales represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Moukarzel extend back to 2013, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 24 in the most recent data, a 100% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Moukarzel's 24 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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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 the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Moukarzel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 24 procedures shown here.
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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