Dr. Gregory Lavigne, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-274-7367
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Brevard, NC 28712
Clyde, NC 28721
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Asheville, NC 28803
Dr. Lavigne performs more knee replacement procedures than 59% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #93 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Lavigne
Practice. Dr. Gregory Lavigne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 39 knee replacements and 22 hip replacements, 61 procedures in all. That is #93 in North Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 61, up 281%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 39 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Hendersonville has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 16 |
| 2018 | 13 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 | 14 |
| 2020 | 15 | 11 |
| 2021 | 21 | 12 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 37 | 32 |
| 2024 | 22 | 39 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Lavigne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lavigne's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 281% from 16 procedures in 2014 to 61 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lavigne
How does Dr. Lavigne's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Lavigne has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lavigne ranks #101 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lavigne perform?
Dr. Lavigne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lavigne in Hendersonville?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville 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. Lavigne 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Lavigne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 260 procedures against the 61 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. Lavigne's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lavigne's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2014 to 61 in the most recent data, a 281% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 69 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Lavigne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lavigne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lavigne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lavigne is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Advent Health Polk.
How does Dr. Lavigne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville, Dr. Lavigne ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Lavigne is among the highest-volume surgeons in Hendersonville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lavigne practices?
Adventhealth Hendersonville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Advent Health Polk (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 Hendersonville, North Carolina
Dr. Lavigne's 61 Medicare procedures are below the Hendersonville average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hendersonville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Werner Brooks | 146 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Edward Lilly | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Kersten | 53 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Mawn | 51 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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