Dr. George Guild, M.D.
Contact & Location
770-758-8964
Cumming, GA 30041
Dr. Guild performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #24 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Guild
Dr. George Guild is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cumming, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Guild performed 72 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#24 in Georgia) and 41 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 113 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Guild performs above the state average in knee (72 vs 40), above the state average in hip (41 vs 33).
Dr. Guild's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (72 cases) and hip replacements (41 cases).
Cumming is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Cumming area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Guild extend back to 2014, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 32 to 113 in the most recent data, a 253% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Guild's 72 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 12 |
| 2015 | 23 | 16 |
| 2016 | 22 | 27 |
| 2017 | 61 | 55 |
| 2018 | 57 | 51 |
| 2019 | 49 | 56 |
| 2020 | 45 | 52 |
| 2021 | 40 | 44 |
| 2022 | 42 | 60 |
| 2023 | 45 | 63 |
| 2024 | 41 | 72 |
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. Guild Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Guild's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 253% from 32 procedures in 2014 to 113 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Guild
How does Dr. Guild's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Guild has performed 113 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Guild ranks #25 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Guild perform?
Dr. Guild's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases) and hip replacement (41 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Guild 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. Guild 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. Guild's total volume across all insurers at roughly 380 to 480 procedures against the 113 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. Guild's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Guild's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2014 to 113 in the most recent data, a 253% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 116 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Guild perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Guild's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases), hip replacement (41 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Guild affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Guild is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Cherokee.
How does Dr. Guild compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cumming?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cumming, Dr. Guild ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Guild is among the highest-volume surgeons in Cumming.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Guild 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); Northside Hospital Cherokee (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. Guild's 113 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. Brandon Naylor | 99 | 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 |
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