Dr. Erik Johnson, M.D.
Contact & Location
704-266-3100
Belmont, NC 28012
Dr. Johnson performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Johnson
Practice. Dr. Erik Johnson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Belmont, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 29 shoulder replacements. That is #23 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 29, up 123%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 34 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 29 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Johnson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in North Carolina
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 123% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 29 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
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Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Johnson
How does Dr. Johnson's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Johnson has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Johnson ranks #195 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Johnson perform?
Dr. Johnson's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 29 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Johnson's practice located?
Dr. Johnson practices in Belmont, North Carolina. The office is located at 210 Beatty Dr Ste 100, Belmont, NC 28012. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Johnson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Johnson 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Johnson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 29 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. Johnson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Johnson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 29 in the most recent data, a 123% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2017.
Which hospitals is Dr. Johnson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Johnson practices?
Caromont Regional Medical Center (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.
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