Dr. Joseph Gondusky
Contact & Location
757-490-4802
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Dr. Gondusky performs more knee replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #11 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Gondusky
Practice. Dr. Joseph Gondusky is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 152 knee replacements and 98 hip replacements, 250 procedures in all. That is #11 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 88 procedures a year to 250, up 184%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 152 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45. That is #165 nationally.
Local context. Virginia Beach has 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Gondusky also holds hospital privileges in VA and NC, a practice that extends beyond Virginia.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 34 | 54 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 41 | 36 |
| 2017 | 53 | 68 |
| 2018 | 60 | 88 |
| 2019 | 95 | 73 |
| 2020 | 77 | 102 |
| 2021 | 131 | 117 |
| 2022 | 135 | 141 |
| 2023 | 120 | 149 |
| 2024 | 98 | 152 |
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. 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. Gondusky Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gondusky's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 184% from 88 procedures in 2013 to 250 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. Gondusky
How does Dr. Gondusky's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Gondusky has performed 250 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gondusky ranks #11 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gondusky perform?
Dr. Gondusky's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (152 cases) and hip replacement (98 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Gondusky with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Gondusky ranks #11 in Virginia for knee replacement with 152 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 229 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gondusky in Virginia Beach?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia Beach 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. Gondusky 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, which puts Dr. Gondusky's total volume across all insurers at roughly 840 to 1,050 procedures against the 250 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. Gondusky's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gondusky's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 88 procedures in 2013 to 250 in the most recent data, a 184% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 276 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Gondusky perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gondusky's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (152 cases), hip replacement (98 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gondusky affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gondusky is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center. Dr. Gondusky maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Gondusky compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Virginia Beach?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia Beach, Dr. Gondusky ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Virginia Beach has 315 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gondusky practices?
Sentara Leigh Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dr. Gondusky's 250 Medicare procedures are above the Virginia Beach average of 221. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Virginia Beach.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Dowd | 315 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Byrd | 298 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Louis Jordan | 289 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Lambert | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jack Siegel | 131 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Justin Griffin | 110 | Shoulder |
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