Dr. Brian Krenzel, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brian Krenzel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hickory, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Krenzel performed 91 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#23 in North Carolina) and 74 hip replacements (#13 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 165 procedures. This places Dr. Krenzel among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in North Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
91 verified cases
#23 in North Carolina
Hip Replacement
74 verified cases
#13 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Krenzel

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (165 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Krenzel, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 704-323-2000
214 18th St Se
Hickory, NC 28602
NPI: 1306030739
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.