Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Benjamin Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boone, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Parker performed 27 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#20 in North Carolina) and 19 knee replacements (#183 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 46 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
27 verified cases
#20 in North Carolina
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#183 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Parker

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"Dr. Parker, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 828-386-2663
194 Doctors Dr
Boone, NC 28607
NPI: 1114211794
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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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.