Dr. Patrick O'connell, M.D.
Contact & Location
757-422-8476
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Dr. O'connell performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 64 ranked shoulder surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. O'connell
Practice. Dr. Patrick O'connell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 37 shoulder replacements and 21 knee replacements, 58 procedures in all. That is #20 in Virginia for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 28 procedures a year to 58, up 107%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is above the national average of 29.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 30 | 17 |
| 2015 | 24 | 14 |
| 2016 | 42 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 | 15 |
| 2018 | 34 | 13 |
| 2019 | 20 | 18 |
| 2020 | 16 | 22 |
| 2021 | 15 | 14 |
| 2022 | 17 | 14 |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 |
| 2024 | 21 | 37 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 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. O'connell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. O'connell's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 107% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 58 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. O'connell
How does Dr. O'connell's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. O'connell has performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. O'connell ranks #105 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'connell perform?
Dr. O'connell's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (37 cases) and knee replacement (21 cases).
How experienced is Dr. O'connell with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. O'connell ranks #20 in Virginia for shoulder replacement with 37 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 229 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'connell 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. O'connell 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. O'connell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 58 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. O'connell's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. O'connell's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 58 in the most recent data, a 107% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 58 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. O'connell perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. O'connell's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (37 cases), knee replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. O'connell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Virginia Beach?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia Beach, Dr. O'connell ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Virginia Beach has 315 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Dr. O'connell's 58 Medicare procedures are below the Virginia Beach average of 214. 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. Joseph Gondusky | 250 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Lambert | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jack Siegel | 131 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
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