Dr. Frank Goudreau, D.O.
Contact & Location
207-324-1488
Sanford, ME 04073
Sanford, ME 04073
Dr. Goudreau performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Maine, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #18 of 26 ranked knee surgeons in Maine.
About Dr. Goudreau
Practice. Dr. Frank Goudreau is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sanford, Maine. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements and 15 hip replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #18 in Maine for knee replacement. Dr. Goudreau also holds credentials in Surgery.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 23 procedures a year to 35, up 52%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 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 | 23 |
| 2014 | 0 | 13 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 | 23 |
| 2024 | 15 | 20 |
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. Goudreau Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Goudreau's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 52% from 23 procedures in 2013 to 35 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. Goudreau
How does Dr. Goudreau's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Goudreau has performed 35 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Maine average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Goudreau ranks #23 out of 43 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Goudreau perform?
Dr. Goudreau's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Goudreau with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Goudreau ranks #18 in Maine for knee replacement with 20 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 43 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Goudreau's practice located?
Dr. Goudreau practices in Sanford, Maine. The office is located at 25a June St Ste 16, Sanford, ME 04073. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Goudreau for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Goudreau 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. Goudreau's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. Goudreau's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Goudreau's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 23 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data, a 52% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 45 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Goudreau perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Goudreau's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Goudreau affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Goudreau is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Goudreau practices?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center (4 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.
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