Dr. Bradley Ellison, MD
Contact & Location
704-323-2000
Concord, NC 28025
Dr. Ellison performs more knee replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #52 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Ellison
Dr. Bradley Ellison is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Concord, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Ellison performed 58 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#52 in North Carolina) and 22 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 80 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Ellison performs above the state average in knee (58 vs 44), below the state average in hip (22 vs 33).
Dr. Ellison's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (58 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Ellison holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Concord is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Concord area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Ellison extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 37 to 80 in the most recent data, a 116% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ellison's 58 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 24 |
| 2014 | 27 | 28 |
| 2015 | 16 | 19 |
| 2016 | 45 | 31 |
| 2017 | 52 | 36 |
| 2018 | 37 | 51 |
| 2019 | 47 | 80 |
| 2020 | 41 | 66 |
| 2021 | 28 | 52 |
| 2022 | 26 | 54 |
| 2023 | 24 | 56 |
| 2024 | 22 | 58 |
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. Ellison Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ellison's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 116% from 37 procedures in 2013 to 80 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ellison
How does Dr. Ellison's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Ellison has performed 80 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ellison ranks #65 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ellison perform?
Dr. Ellison's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ellison in Concord?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Concord 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. Ellison 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. Ellison's total volume across all insurers at roughly 270 to 340 procedures against the 80 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. Ellison's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ellison's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2013 to 80 in the most recent data, a 116% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 127 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Ellison perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ellison's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ellison affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ellison is affiliated with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital, Atrium Health Cabarrus, Atrium Health Stanly, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.
How does Dr. Ellison compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Concord?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Concord, Dr. Ellison ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Ellison has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ellison practices?
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Atrium Health Cabarrus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Atrium Health Stanly (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Concord, North Carolina
Dr. Ellison's 80 Medicare procedures are above the Concord average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Concord.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marc Ward | 68 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Alexander Boiwka | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Shane Tipton | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Bunch | 40 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Ferris | 29 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Richard Mostak | 20 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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