Knee
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego, MD
Dr. Edward Walker Gallego is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lincolnton, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Walker Gallego has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #212 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Walker Gallego performs below average in knee (15 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Walker Gallego's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 15 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.
Dr. Walker Gallego is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lincolnton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Walker Gallego first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Walker Gallego's 15 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. Walker Gallego Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Walker Gallego has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Walker Gallego
How does Dr. Walker Gallego's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Walker Gallego has performed 15 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. Walker Gallego ranks #260 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Walker Gallego perform?
Dr. Walker Gallego's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Walker Gallego's practice located?
Dr. Walker Gallego practices in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The office is located at 441 Mcalister Rd Ste 1100a, Lincolnton, NC 28092. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Walker Gallego for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Walker Gallego 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. Walker Gallego's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Walker Gallego affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Walker Gallego is affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Walker Gallego practices?
Atrium Health Lincoln (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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