Dr. Gonzalo Sanchez, MD
Contact & Location
Pierre, SD 57501
Dr. Gonzalo Sanchez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pierre, South Dakota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Sanchez has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #35 in South Dakota.
In South Dakota, Dr. Sanchez performs below average in knee (24 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Sanchez's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 24 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Sanchez is the only orthopedic surgeon in Pierre represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Sanchez's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2018 before settling at 24 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Sanchez's 24 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Sanchez Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Dakota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sanchez's recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2018 and stood at 24 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sanchez
How does Dr. Sanchez's procedure volume compare to other South Dakota surgeons?
Dr. Sanchez has performed 24 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Dakota average is 70 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Sanchez ranks #43 out of 52 orthopedic surgeons in South Dakota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sanchez perform?
Dr. Sanchez's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Sanchez's practice located?
Dr. Sanchez practices in Pierre, South Dakota. The office is located at 100 Mac Lane, Pierre, SD 57501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sanchez for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 24 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Sanchez's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Sanchez's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2018 and was 24 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sanchez affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Avera St Mary'S Hospital, Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital And Clinic, Avera Missouri River Health Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sanchez practices?
Avera St Mary'S Hospital (3 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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