Dr. Weilong Shi, MD
Dr. Weilong Shi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Conyers, Georgia. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Shi has performed 43 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#55 in Georgia) and 28 hip replacements, for a combined total of 71 procedures.
In Georgia, Dr. Shi performs near average in knee (43 vs 40 avg), near average in hip (28 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Shi's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (43 cases) and hip replacements (28 cases).
Conyers is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Conyers area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shi first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Shi's 43 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Shi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Contact & Location
Conyers, GA 30012
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Shi has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Shi
How does Dr. Shi's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Shi has performed 71 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Shi ranks #62 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shi perform?
Dr. Shi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shi in Conyers?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Conyers 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. Shi represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Shi's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 71 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Shi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shi is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Newton Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shi practices?
Piedmont Rockdale Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Piedmont Newton 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 Conyers, Georgia
Dr. Shi's 71 Medicare procedures are above the Conyers average of 42. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Conyers.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Whitfield | 13 | Hip |
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