Dr. Christopher Mann, MD
Dr. Christopher Mann is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Mann has performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#153 in North Carolina) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Mann performs below average in knee (26 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Mann's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (26 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Mann is the only orthopedic surgeon in Kill Devil Hills 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. Mann extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 27 to 46 in the most recent data, a 70% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Mann's 26 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Mann Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mann's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 70% from 27 procedures in 2013 to 46 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. Mann
How does Dr. Mann's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Mann has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mann ranks #145 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mann perform?
Dr. Mann's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Mann's practice located?
Dr. Mann practices in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. The office is located at 3102 N Croatan Hwy, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mann for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mann 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. Mann's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mann's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mann's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2013 to 46 in the most recent data, a 70% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 58 procedures in 2016.
Does Dr. Mann perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mann's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mann affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mann is affiliated with The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc, Sentara Albemarle Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mann practices?
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (3 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.
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