Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD
Contact & Location
828-386-2663
Boone, NC 28607
Dr. Parker performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Parker
Dr. Benjamin Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boone, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Parker performed 30 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#21 in North Carolina) and 26 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Parker performs near the state average in shoulder (30 vs 26), below the state average in knee (26 vs 44).
Dr. Parker's reported Medicare volume is split between shoulder replacements (30 cases) and knee replacements (26 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Parker holds additional credentials in Sports Medicine, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Parker is the only orthopedic surgeon in Boone represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Parker extend back to 2018, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 56 in the most recent data, a 211% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Parker's 30 verified procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 23 |
| 2021 | 0 | 28 |
| 2022 | 13 | 34 |
| 2023 | 19 | 27 |
| 2024 | 26 | 30 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Parker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Parker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 211% from 18 procedures in 2018 to 56 in the most recent data.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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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 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Parker ranks #110 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Parker perform?
Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (30 cases) and knee replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Parker's practice located?
Dr. Parker practices in Boone, North Carolina. The office is located at 194 Doctors Dr, Boone, NC 28607. 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 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Parker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 220 procedures against the 56 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.
Has Dr. Parker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2018 to 56 in the most recent data, a 211% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 56 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Parker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (30 cases), knee replacement (26 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 Watauga Medical Center, Ashe Memorial Hospital, Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Parker practices?
Watauga Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ashe Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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