Dr. Paul Sousa, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Paul Sousa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, Minnesota. In 2023, Dr. Sousa performed 106 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#1 in Minnesota) and 92 knee replacements (#2 in Minnesota), for a combined total of 198 procedures. This places Dr. Sousa among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Minnesota.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
106 verified cases
#1 in Minnesota
Knee Replacement
92 verified cases
#2 in Minnesota

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Sousa

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (198 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Sousa, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 602-648-5444
200 1st St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905
NPI: 1275915332
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 11 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Minnesota Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Robert Trousdale - Rochester 174 procedures
Dr. Michael Taunton - Rochester 146 procedures
Dr. Mark Heller - Edina 140 procedures
Dr. Brian O'neill - Robbinsdale 137 procedures

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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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