Dr. Christopher Daley, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-874-3379
Rutherford College, NC 28671
Dr. Daley performs more hip replacement procedures than 44% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #95 of 172 ranked hip surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Daley
Practice. Dr. Christopher Daley is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rutherford College, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 22 hip replacements and 21 knee replacements, 43 procedures in all. That is #95 in North Carolina for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 61 in 2013 and stands at 43 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true 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 are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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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 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Daley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 43 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.
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, Frye Regional Medical Center.
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); Frye Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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