Dr. Steven Hospodar, MD
Contact & Location
804-693-0529
Gloucester, VA 23061
Dr. Hospodar performs more hip replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #57 of 126 ranked hip surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Hospodar
Dr. Steven Hospodar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gloucester, Virginia. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Hospodar completed 44 hip replacements (#57 in Virginia), 40 knee replacements, and 15 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 99 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Hospodar performs near the state average in hip (44 vs 47), below the state average in knee (40 vs 58), below the state average in shoulder (15 vs 33).
Dr. Hospodar performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (44 cases), followed by knee replacements (40) and shoulder replacements (15).
Gloucester is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Gloucester area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Hospodar extend back to 2017, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 99 in the most recent data, a 450% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hospodar's 44 verified procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 31 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 36 | 16 |
| 2020 | 24 | 28 | 12 |
| 2021 | 28 | 29 | 17 |
| 2022 | 47 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 48 | 17 |
| 2024 | 44 | 40 | 15 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Hospodar Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hospodar's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 450% from 18 procedures in 2017 to 99 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hospodar
How does Dr. Hospodar's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Hospodar has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hospodar ranks #71 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hospodar perform?
Dr. Hospodar performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (44 cases), knee replacement (40 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hospodar in Gloucester?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Gloucester 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. Hospodar 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Hospodar's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 400 procedures against the 99 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. Hospodar's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hospodar's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2017 to 99 in the most recent data, a 450% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Hospodar perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hospodar's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (44 cases), knee replacement (40 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Hospodar among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hospodar affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hospodar is affiliated with Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg, Rappahannock General Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hospodar practices?
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital (4 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); Riverside Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Gloucester, Virginia
Dr. Hospodar's 99 Medicare procedures are above the Gloucester average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Gloucester.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barbaro Perez | 43 | Knee |
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