Dr. Daniel Cavazos, M.D.
Contact & Location
757-873-1554
Newport News, VA 23606
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Dr. Cavazos performs more knee replacement procedures than 44% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #101 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Cavazos
Practice. Dr. Daniel Cavazos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newport News, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements, 20 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, 69 procedures in all. That is #101 in Virginia for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 130 in 2018 and stands at 69 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Newport News has 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 34 | 74 | 0 |
| 2014 | 47 | 77 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 85 | 0 |
| 2016 | 39 | 81 | 0 |
| 2017 | 26 | 94 | 0 |
| 2018 | 44 | 68 | 18 |
| 2019 | 36 | 78 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 41 | 17 |
| 2021 | 25 | 48 | 17 |
| 2022 | 24 | 59 | 13 |
| 2023 | 31 | 50 | 16 |
| 2024 | 20 | 35 | 14 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Cavazos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cavazos's recorded volume peaked at 130 procedures in 2018 and stood at 69 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cavazos
How does Dr. Cavazos's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Cavazos has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cavazos ranks #97 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cavazos perform?
Dr. Cavazos performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cavazos in Newport News?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Newport News in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cavazos 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Cavazos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 280 procedures against the 69 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. Cavazos's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cavazos's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 130 procedures in 2018 and was 69 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.
Does Dr. Cavazos perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cavazos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Cavazos among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cavazos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cavazos is affiliated with Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg, Riverside Regional Medical Center.
How does Dr. Cavazos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Newport News?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Newport News, Dr. Cavazos ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Newport News has 321 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cavazos practices?
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Newport News, Virginia
Dr. Cavazos's 69 Medicare procedures are below the Newport News average of 139. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Newport News.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Carter | 321 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Cummings | 202 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Kalain Workman | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Boyd Haynes | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John David Burrow | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Aldridge | 56 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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