Dr. Benjamin Parker, MD
Dr. Benjamin Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boone, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Parker has performed 27 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#26 in North Carolina) and 19 knee replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Parker performs near average in shoulder (27 vs 26 avg), below average in knee (19 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Parker's reported Medicare volume is split between shoulder replacements (27 cases) and knee replacements (19 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 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 46 in the most recent data, a 156% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Parker's 27 verified procedures is near the national average of 28.
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
Boone, NC 28607
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Parker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 156% from 18 procedures in 2018 to 46 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.
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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 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Parker ranks #148 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 shoulder replacement (27 cases) and knee replacement (19 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 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 46 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Parker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2018 to 46 in the most recent data, a 156% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 47 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Parker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (27 cases), knee replacement (19 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, Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital, Ashe 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.
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