Dr. Charles Craven, M.D.
Dr. Charles Craven is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clemmons, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Craven has performed 45 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#85 in North Carolina) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Craven performs near average in knee (45 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Craven's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 75% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Craven is the only orthopedic surgeon in Clemmons 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. Craven extend back to 2020, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 51 to 60 in the most recent data, a 18% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Craven's 45 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Craven Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Clemmons, NC 27012
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Craven's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 18% from 51 procedures in 2020 to 60 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. Craven
How does Dr. Craven's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Craven has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Craven ranks #115 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Craven perform?
Dr. Craven's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Craven's practice located?
Dr. Craven practices in Clemmons, North Carolina. The office is located at 7210 Village Medical Cir Ste 110, Clemmons, NC 27012. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Craven for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Craven 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. Craven's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 60 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Craven's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Craven's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2020 to 60 in the most recent data, a 18% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 78 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Craven perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Craven's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craven affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Craven is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Craven practices?
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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