Dr. Larry Carter, M.D.
Contact & Location
706-722-3401
Augusta, GA 30901
Dr. Carter performs more knee replacement procedures than 14% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #173 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Carter
Practice. Dr. Larry Carter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Augusta, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 15 knee replacements. That is #173 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 82 in 2023 and stands at 15 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Augusta has 14 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | 47 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 42 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 40 | 0 |
| 2017 | 18 | 48 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 | 21 | 36 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 27 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 37 | 0 |
| 2023 | 16 | 54 | 12 |
| 2024 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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. 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. Carter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carter's recorded volume peaked at 82 procedures in 2023 and stood at 15 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. Carter
How does Dr. Carter's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Carter has performed 15 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Georgia average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Carter ranks #206 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carter perform?
Dr. Carter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Carter in Augusta?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Augusta 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. Carter 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, which puts Dr. Carter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 15 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. Carter's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Carter's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 82 procedures in 2023 and was 15 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.
How does Dr. Carter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Augusta?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Augusta, Dr. Carter ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Augusta has 194 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Augusta, Georgia
Dr. Carter's 15 Medicare procedures are below the Augusta average of 101. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Augusta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Terry Arrington | 194 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Randall Meredith | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Franklin | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Raley | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Capito | 67 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Phillips | 61 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
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