Dr. Demetri Economedes, D.O.
Contact & Location
919-467-4992
Cary, NC 27518
Dr. Economedes performs more knee replacement procedures than 57% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #98 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Economedes
Dr. Demetri Economedes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cary, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Economedes performed 37 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#98 in North Carolina) and 29 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 66 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Economedes performs near the state average in knee (37 vs 44), near the state average in hip (29 vs 33).
Dr. Economedes's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (37 cases) and hip replacements (29 cases).
Cary is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Cary area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Economedes extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 37 to 66 in the most recent data, a 78% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Economedes's 37 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 24 |
| 2014 | 0 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 | 27 |
| 2016 | 19 | 30 |
| 2017 | 25 | 33 |
| 2018 | 29 | 32 |
| 2019 | 41 | 62 |
| 2020 | 21 | 31 |
| 2021 | 44 | 28 |
| 2022 | 45 | 45 |
| 2023 | 27 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 | 37 |
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. Economedes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Economedes's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 78% from 37 procedures in 2013 to 66 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Economedes
How does Dr. Economedes's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Economedes has performed 66 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Economedes ranks #90 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Economedes perform?
Dr. Economedes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Economedes in Cary?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cary in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all North Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Economedes 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. Economedes's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 280 procedures against the 66 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. Economedes's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Economedes's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2013 to 66 in the most recent data, a 78% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 103 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Economedes perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Economedes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Economedes affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Economedes is affiliated with Rex Hospital, Wakemed.
How does Dr. Economedes compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cary?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cary, Dr. Economedes ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Economedes is among the highest-volume surgeons in Cary.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Economedes practices?
Rex Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wakemed (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cary, North Carolina
Dr. Economedes's 66 Medicare procedures are above the Cary average of 47. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cary.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Struble | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Andersen | 58 | Knee |
| Dr. Arvind Narayanan | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raymond Carroll | 32 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Adam Almaguer | 31 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edouard Armour | 17 | Knee |
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