Dr. David Rion, MD
Dr. David Rion is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Knightdale, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Rion has performed 67 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#44 in North Carolina) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 88 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Rion performs above average in knee (67 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Rion's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 76% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Rion is the only orthopedic surgeon in Knightdale 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. Rion extend back to 2018, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 23 to 88 in the most recent data, a 283% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Rion's 67 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Rion Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Knightdale, NC 27545
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rion's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 283% from 23 procedures in 2018 to 88 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. Rion
How does Dr. Rion's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Rion has performed 88 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rion ranks #61 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rion perform?
Dr. Rion's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Rion's practice located?
Dr. Rion practices in Knightdale, North Carolina. The office is located at 6602 Knightdale Blvd Ste 310, Knightdale, NC 27545. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rion for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rion 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. Rion's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 88 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Rion's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rion's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 23 procedures in 2018 to 88 in the most recent data, a 283% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 100 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Rion perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rion's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rion affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rion is affiliated with Wakemed, Rex Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rion practices?
Wakemed (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rex Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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