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404-355-0743
Atlanta, GA 30327
Dr. Cone performs more hip replacement procedures than 20% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #100 of 126 ranked hip surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Cone
Practice. Dr. Ryan Cone is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 15 hip replacements and 11 knee replacements, 26 procedures in all. That is #100 in Georgia for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 55 in 2023 and stands at 26 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Atlanta has 30 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 27 |
| 2023 | 25 | 30 |
| 2024 | 15 | 11 |
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. Cone Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cone's recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2023 and stood at 26 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cone
How does Dr. Cone's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Cone has performed 26 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. Cone ranks #154 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cone perform?
Dr. Cone's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cone in Atlanta?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta 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. Cone 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. Cone's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 110 procedures against the 26 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. Cone's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cone's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2023 and was 26 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. Cone perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cone's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cone affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cone is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Inc, Northside Hospital.
How does Dr. Cone compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta, Dr. Cone ranks #23 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Atlanta has 249 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cone practices?
Piedmont Hospital, Inc (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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Cone's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Atlanta average of 153. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Atlanta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Hanna | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Bradbury | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Peretz | 182 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Smith | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Greg Erens | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oren Goltzer | 122 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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