Dr. Christopher Daley, MD
Contact & Location
828-874-3379
Rutherford College, NC 28671
About Dr. Daley
Dr. Christopher Daley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rutherford College, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Daley performed 22 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#95 in North Carolina) and 21 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Daley performs below the state average in hip (22 vs 33), below the state average in knee (21 vs 44).
Dr. Daley's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (22 cases) and knee replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Daley is the only orthopedic surgeon in Rutherford College represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Daley's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 61 procedures in 2013 before settling at 43 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Daley's 22 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 50 |
| 2014 | 19 | 37 |
| 2015 | 0 | 24 |
| 2016 | 13 | 25 |
| 2017 | 15 | 25 |
| 2018 | 13 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 | 23 |
| 2020 | 14 | 22 |
| 2021 | 14 | 27 |
| 2022 | 14 | 16 |
| 2023 | 23 | 24 |
| 2024 | 22 | 21 |
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. Daley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Daley's recorded volume peaked at 61 procedures in 2013 and stood at 43 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Daley
How does Dr. Daley's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Daley has performed 43 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. Daley ranks #146 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Daley perform?
Dr. Daley's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases) and knee replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Daley's practice located?
Dr. Daley practices in Rutherford College, North Carolina. The office is located at 841 Malcolm Blvd., Rutherford College, NC 28671. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Daley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Daley 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. Daley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Daley's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Daley's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 61 procedures in 2013 and was 43 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Daley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Daley's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases), knee replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Daley is affiliated with Unc Health Blue Ridge, Mission Hospital Mcdowell.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Daley practices?
Unc Health Blue Ridge (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mission Hospital Mcdowell (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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