Dr. Gregory Carozza, D.O.
Contact & Location
541-994-3661
Lincoln City, OR 97367
Massillon, OH 44646
Springfield, OH 45503
Urbana, OH 43078
Dr. Carozza performs more knee replacement procedures than 20% of orthopedic surgeons in Oregon, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #64 of 80 ranked knee surgeons in Oregon.
About Dr. Carozza
Practice. Dr. Gregory Carozza is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lincoln City, Oregon. The latest annual CMS data records 17 knee replacements. That is #64 in Oregon for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 3 years. Volume has held between 12 and 17 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 17 |
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. 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. Carozza Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carozza's procedure volume has been consistent across 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 17 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Carozza
How does Dr. Carozza's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Carozza has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oregon average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Carozza ranks #86 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carozza perform?
Dr. Carozza's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Carozza's practice located?
Dr. Carozza practices in Lincoln City, Oregon. The office is located at 3043 Ne 28th St, Lincoln City, OR 97367. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Carozza for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Carozza 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, which puts Dr. Carozza's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 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. Carozza's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Carozza's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 17 procedures per year between 2017 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carozza affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Carozza is affiliated with Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital, Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Carozza practices?
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Samaritan Pacific Community Hospital (2 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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