Dr. Anthony Parker, D.O
Dr. Anthony Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dunn, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Parker has performed 52 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#66 in North Carolina) and 36 hip replacements, for a combined total of 88 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Parker performs near average in knee (52 vs 44 avg), near average in hip (36 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Parker's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (52 cases) and hip replacements (36 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Parker holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Parker is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dunn represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Parker 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. Parker's 52 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. Parker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Dunn, NC 28334
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Parker 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. Parker
How does Dr. Parker's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Parker has performed 88 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Parker ranks #60 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Parker perform?
Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (36 cases).
Where is Dr. Parker's practice located?
Dr. Parker practices in Dunn, North Carolina. The office is located at 700 Tilghman Dr Ste 702, Dunn, NC 28334. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Parker for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Parker 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. Parker's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 88 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Parker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Parker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Parker practices?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (1 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.
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