Dr. David Pollock, M.D.
Contact & Location
336-716-8093
Bermuda Run, NC 27006
Dr. Pollock performs more knee replacement procedures than 67% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #75 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Pollock
Dr. David Pollock is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Pollock performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#75 in North Carolina) and 18 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 62 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Pollock performs near the state average in knee (44 vs 44), below the state average in hip (18 vs 33).
Dr. Pollock's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (44 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Pollock is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bermuda Run represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Pollock's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 133 procedures in 2013 before settling at 62 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pollock's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35 | 98 |
| 2014 | 40 | 73 |
| 2015 | 39 | 75 |
| 2016 | 34 | 55 |
| 2017 | 39 | 67 |
| 2018 | 39 | 67 |
| 2019 | 38 | 69 |
| 2020 | 35 | 64 |
| 2021 | 45 | 62 |
| 2022 | 41 | 58 |
| 2023 | 29 | 47 |
| 2024 | 18 | 44 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Pollock Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pollock's recorded volume peaked at 133 procedures in 2013 and stood at 62 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pollock
How does Dr. Pollock's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Pollock has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pollock ranks #97 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pollock perform?
Dr. Pollock's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Pollock's practice located?
Dr. Pollock practices in Bermuda Run, North Carolina. The office is located at 313 Nc Highway 801 N, Bermuda Run, NC 27006. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pollock for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pollock 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Pollock's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 260 procedures against the 62 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. Pollock's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Pollock's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 133 procedures in 2013 and was 62 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. Pollock perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pollock's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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