Dr. Evan James, M.D.
Contact & Location
919-863-6856
Raleigh, NC 27612
New York, NY 10021
Dr. James performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. James
Practice. Dr. Evan James is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Raleigh, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 19 shoulder replacements. That is #48 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. James first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Raleigh has 30 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 19 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. James Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in North Carolina
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
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. James
How does Dr. James's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. James has performed 19 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. James ranks #232 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. James perform?
Dr. James's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. James in Raleigh?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh 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. James 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. James's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 19 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. James affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. James is affiliated with Rex Hospital, Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. James compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh, Dr. James ranks #24 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Raleigh has 233 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. James practices?
Rex Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Raleigh, North Carolina
Dr. James's 19 Medicare procedures are below the Raleigh average of 133. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Raleigh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bradley Vaughn | 233 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Chiavetta | 231 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Watters | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David McNabb | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Wyker | 109 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Scott Eskildsen | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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