Dr. Brian Pienkos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Pienkos performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #186 in North Carolina. Procedure counts are based on Medicare fee-for-service data for 2023.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Pienkos
Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Pienkos, 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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📞 Phone: 828-287-9260
139 Doctor Henry Norris Dr
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
NPI: 1376759811
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 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.