Dr. Charles Craven is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clemmons, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Craven performed 45 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#81 in North Carolina) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
Dr. Craven's 60 Medicare procedures are near the North Carolina median of 46. The state has 277 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Craven
How does Dr. Craven's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Craven performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Craven ranks #110 out of 277 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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.
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