Dr. Michael Granberry, M.D.
Contact & Location
251-435-2663
Mobile, AL 36604
Dr. Granberry performs more hip replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Alabama, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 53 ranked hip surgeons in Alabama.
About Dr. Granberry
Practice. Dr. Michael Granberry is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mobile, Alabama. The latest annual CMS data records 30 hip replacements and 26 knee replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #16 in Alabama for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 123 in 2015 and stands at 56 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Mobile has 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37 | 66 |
| 2014 | 39 | 42 |
| 2015 | 53 | 70 |
| 2016 | 46 | 72 |
| 2017 | 48 | 60 |
| 2018 | 34 | 43 |
| 2019 | 47 | 45 |
| 2020 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | 29 | 31 |
| 2022 | 26 | 36 |
| 2023 | 30 | 40 |
| 2024 | 30 | 26 |
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. 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. Granberry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Granberry's recorded volume peaked at 123 procedures in 2015 and stood at 56 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Granberry
How does Dr. Granberry's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Granberry has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alabama average of 44 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Granberry ranks #33 out of 126 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Granberry perform?
Dr. Granberry's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (30 cases) and knee replacement (26 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Granberry with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Granberry ranks #16 in Alabama for hip replacement with 30 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 126 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Granberry in Mobile?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Mobile 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 Alabama surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Granberry 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, which puts Dr. Granberry's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 56 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. Granberry's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Granberry's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 123 procedures in 2015 and was 56 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. Granberry perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Granberry's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (30 cases), knee replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Granberry compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mobile?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Mobile, Dr. Granberry ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Mobile has 113 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mobile, Alabama
Dr. Granberry's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Mobile average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mobile.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Barber | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Baird | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Zarzour | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Wilson | 33 | Knee |
| Dr. Todd Engerson | 27 | Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Kidder | 23 | Shoulder |
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