Dr. Christopher Grayson, M.D.
Contact & Location
813-978-9700
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Dr. Grayson performs more knee replacement procedures than 73% of orthopedic surgeons in Florida, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #108 of 406 ranked knee surgeons in Florida.
About Dr. Grayson
Practice. Dr. Christopher Grayson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Temple Terrace, Florida. The latest annual CMS data records 58 knee replacements and 47 hip replacements, 105 procedures in all. That is #108 in Florida for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 31 procedures a year to 105, up 239%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 58 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Temple Terrace has 23 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 14 |
| 2018 | 33 | 32 |
| 2019 | 33 | 35 |
| 2020 | 36 | 39 |
| 2021 | 36 | 39 |
| 2022 | 40 | 57 |
| 2023 | 53 | 46 |
| 2024 | 47 | 58 |
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. Grayson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grayson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 239% from 31 procedures in 2017 to 105 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Grayson
How does Dr. Grayson's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Grayson has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Florida average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Grayson ranks #112 out of 523 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grayson perform?
Dr. Grayson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (47 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Grayson in Temple Terrace?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace 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 Florida surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Grayson 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. Grayson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 440 procedures against the 105 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. Grayson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Grayson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2017 to 105 in the most recent data, a 239% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 105 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Grayson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Grayson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (47 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Grayson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Grayson is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Adventhealth North Pinellas, Adventhealth Carrollwood, Morton Plant Hospital, Adventhealth Tampa.
How does Dr. Grayson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace, Dr. Grayson ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Grayson is among the highest-volume surgeons in Temple Terrace.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Grayson practices?
Mease Dunedin Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth North Pinellas (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Carrollwood (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Temple Terrace, Florida
Dr. Grayson's 105 Medicare procedures are at the Temple Terrace average of 105. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Temple Terrace.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Bernasek | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Palumbo | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Watson | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Mighell | 86 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Taylor Lara | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Frankle | 77 | Shoulder |
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