Dr. Dustin Gay, MD
Contact & Location
Dublin, GA 31021
Dr. Dustin Gay is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dublin, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Gay has performed 86 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#18 in Georgia) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 104 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Gay performs well above average in knee (86 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Gay's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 83% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Gay is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dublin 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. Gay extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 31 to 104 in the most recent data, a 235% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Gay's 86 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Gay Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gay's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 235% from 31 procedures in 2013 to 104 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. Gay
How does Dr. Gay's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Gay has performed 104 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gay ranks #30 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gay perform?
Dr. Gay's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Gay with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Gay ranks #18 in Georgia for knee replacement with 86 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 245 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Gay's practice located?
Dr. Gay practices in Dublin, Georgia. The office is located at 100 Medical Dr, Dublin, GA 31021. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gay for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gay 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. Gay's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 104 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gay's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gay's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2013 to 104 in the most recent data, a 235% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 121 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Gay perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gay's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gay affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gay is affiliated with Fairview Park Hospital, Burke Medical Center, Bleckley Memorial Hospital, Dodge County Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gay practices?
Fairview Park Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Burke Medical Center (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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