How do I contact Dr. Aaron Forbes?

You can contact Dr. Aaron Forbes at 919-966-1072. The practice is located at Department Of Orthopaedics in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

What procedures does Dr. Aaron Forbes specialize in?

Dr. Aaron Forbes is an orthopedic surgeon in Chapel Hill, North Carolina specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Aaron Forbes performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Aaron Forbes has performed 202 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Aaron Forbes's ranking in North Carolina?

Dr. Aaron Forbes is ranked #9 overall in North Carolina for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Aaron Forbes accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Aaron Forbes is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 919-966-1072. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Aaron Forbes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Aaron Forbes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Forbes performed 106 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in North Carolina) and 96 hip replacements (#3 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 202 procedures. This places Dr. Forbes among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in North Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

106 verified cases

#17 in North Carolina

Hip Replacement

96 verified cases

#3 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Forbes

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (202 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Forbes, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 919-966-1072

Department Of Orthopaedics
Chapel Hill, NC 27599

NPI: 1689808826

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 17 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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Dr. Aaron Forbes, MD

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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

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