Dr. David Howe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. David Howe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Winston Salem, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Howe performed 142 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in North Carolina) and 78 hip replacements (#10 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 220 procedures. This places Dr. Howe among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in North Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
142 verified cases
#7 in North Carolina
Hip Replacement
78 verified cases
#10 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Howe

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (220 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Howe, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 704-323-2000
170 Kimel Park Dr
Winston Salem, NC 27103
NPI: 1457324659
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.