Dr. Brandon Naylor, D.O.
Contact & Location
770-292-6500
Cumming, GA 30041
Dr. Naylor performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #43 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Naylor
Practice. Dr. Brandon Naylor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cumming, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 52 knee replacements and 47 hip replacements, 99 procedures in all. That is #43 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 15 procedures a year to 99, up 560%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 52 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Cumming has 7 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 12 |
| 2023 | 28 | 33 |
| 2024 | 47 | 52 |
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. Naylor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Naylor's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 560% from 15 procedures in 2021 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Naylor
How does Dr. Naylor's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Naylor has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Naylor ranks #33 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Naylor perform?
Dr. Naylor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (47 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Naylor in Cumming?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cumming 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 Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Naylor 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. Naylor's total volume across all insurers at roughly 330 to 410 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. Naylor's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Naylor's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2021 to 99 in the most recent data, a 560% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Naylor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Naylor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (47 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Naylor affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Naylor is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital, Union General Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee.
How does Dr. Naylor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cumming?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cumming, Dr. Naylor ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Naylor is among the highest-volume surgeons in Cumming.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Naylor practices?
Northside Hospital Forsyth (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northside Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Union General Hospital (4 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 Cumming, Georgia
Dr. Naylor's 99 Medicare procedures are below the Cumming average of 147. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cumming.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Decook | 585 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Guild | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mathew Levine | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Verhotz | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Yarbrough | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Griffith | 26 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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