Dr. Christian Bentley, M.D.
Contact & Location
252-384-2360
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Petoskey, MI 49770
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Dr. Bentley performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #50 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Bentley
Practice. Dr. Christian Bentley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 19 shoulder replacements. That is #50 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Dr. Bentley first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Elizabeth City has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Bentley also holds hospital privileges in NC and VA, a practice that extends beyond North Carolina.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 13 procedures in 2023 and 19 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Bentley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in North Carolina
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bentley has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bentley
How does Dr. Bentley's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Bentley has performed 19 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bentley ranks #234 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bentley perform?
Dr. Bentley's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bentley in Elizabeth City?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Elizabeth City 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. Bentley 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Bentley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 19 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bentley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bentley is affiliated with Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Bentley maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bentley practices?
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sentara Rmh Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Princess Anne Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Dr. Bentley's 19 Medicare procedures are below the Elizabeth City average of 78. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Elizabeth City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Grabill | 137 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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