Dr. Evan Dugdale, MD
Contact & Location
Charlotte, NC 28207
Dr. Evan Dugdale is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dugdale has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#132 in North Carolina) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Dugdale performs below average in knee (27 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Dugdale's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Charlotte is home to 32 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Charlotte area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Dugdale first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Dugdale's 27 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Dugdale Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
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. Dugdale
How does Dr. Dugdale's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Dugdale has performed 45 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. Dugdale ranks #140 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dugdale perform?
Dr. Dugdale's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dugdale in Charlotte?
Yes. There are 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte 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. Dugdale 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. Dugdale's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Dugdale perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dugdale's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dugdale affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dugdale is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. Dr. Dugdale maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Dugdale compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Among the 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte, Dr. Dugdale ranks #23 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Charlotte has 293 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dugdale practices?
Hartford Hospital (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 Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Dugdale's 45 Medicare procedures are below the Charlotte average of 185. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlotte.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard Homesley | 293 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Singer | 226 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Omar Behery | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Keith Fehring | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Wooster | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Masonis | 160 | Hip, Knee |
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