Dr. Carlos Gomez Orozco, M.D.
Dr. Carlos Gomez Orozco is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bowling Green, Ohio. Dr. Gomez Orozco has performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#107 in Ohio) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 63 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Gomez Orozco performs near average in knee (42 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Gomez Orozco's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (42 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Gomez Orozco is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bowling Green 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. Gomez Orozco extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 34 to 63 in the most recent data, a 85% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Gomez Orozco's 42 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Gomez Orozco Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gomez Orozco's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 85% from 34 procedures in 2013 to 63 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. Gomez Orozco
How does Dr. Gomez Orozco's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Gomez Orozco has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gomez Orozco ranks #121 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gomez Orozco perform?
Dr. Gomez Orozco's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Gomez Orozco's practice located?
Dr. Gomez Orozco practices in Bowling Green, Ohio. The office is located at 960 W Wooster St Ste 207, Bowling Green, OH 43402. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gomez Orozco for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gomez Orozco 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. Gomez Orozco's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gomez Orozco's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gomez Orozco's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 34 procedures in 2013 to 63 in the most recent data, a 85% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Gomez Orozco perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gomez Orozco's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gomez Orozco affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gomez Orozco is affiliated with Wood County Hospital, Henry County Hospital, Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gomez Orozco practices?
Wood County Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Henry County Hospital, Inc (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.
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