Hip
Dr. Neal Shonnard, MD
Dr. Neal Shonnard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Shonnard has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #100 in Washington.
In Washington, Dr. Shonnard performs below average in hip (14 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Shonnard's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 14 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.
Puyallup is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Puyallup area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shonnard first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2013. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Shonnard's 14 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Shonnard Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Contact & Location
Puyallup, WA 98374
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Shonnard has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2013. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shonnard
How does Dr. Shonnard's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Shonnard has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Shonnard ranks #184 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shonnard perform?
Dr. Shonnard's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shonnard in Puyallup?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Puyallup 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 Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Shonnard 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. Shonnard's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Shonnard compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Puyallup?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Puyallup, Dr. Shonnard ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Puyallup has 59 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Puyallup, Washington
Dr. Shonnard's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Puyallup average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Puyallup.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Wyman | 59 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Steedman | 59 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Degenfelder | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Hung | 29 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Anthony Van Bergeyk | 19 | Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Bowers | 14 | Shoulder |
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