Dr. Alexis Alva, M.D.
Contact & Location
704-323-2564
Charlotte, NC 28207
Buford, GA 30519
Dr. Alva performs more knee replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #65 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Alva
Practice. Dr. Alexis Alva is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 49 knee replacements and 34 hip replacements, 83 procedures in all. That is #65 in North Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Alva first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Charlotte has 32 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 54 procedures in 2023 and 83 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Alva Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Alva has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Alva
How does Dr. Alva's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Alva has performed 83 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Alva ranks #61 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Alva perform?
Dr. Alva's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (49 cases) and hip replacement (34 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Alva in Charlotte?
Yes. There are 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte 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 North Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Alva 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. Alva's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 350 procedures against the 83 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.
Does Dr. Alva perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Alva's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (49 cases), hip replacement (34 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alva affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Alva is affiliated with Northside Hospital Duluth, Northside Hospital Gwinnett. Dr. Alva maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Alva compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Among the 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte, Dr. Alva ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Charlotte has 293 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Alva practices?
Northside Hospital Duluth (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northside Hospital Gwinnett (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 Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Alva's 83 Medicare procedures are below the Charlotte average of 190. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlotte.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard Homesley | 293 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Singer | 226 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Omar Behery | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Keith Fehring | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Wooster | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Masonis | 160 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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