Knee
Dr. Edouard Armour, M.D.
Dr. Edouard Armour is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cary, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Armour has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #237 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Armour performs below average in knee (12 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Armour's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
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.
Dr. Armour first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Armour's 12 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. Armour Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Cary, NC 27518
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Armour has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Armour
How does Dr. Armour's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Armour has performed 12 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. Armour ranks #282 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Armour perform?
Dr. Armour's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Armour 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. Armour 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. Armour's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Armour compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cary?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Cary, Dr. Armour ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Cary has 56 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cary, North Carolina
Dr. Armour's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Cary average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cary.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Demetri Economedes | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Struble | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Andersen | 53 | Knee |
| Dr. Adam Almaguer | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Arvind Narayanan | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raymond Carroll | 27 | Shoulder |
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