Dr. John Taliaferro, MD
Dr. John Taliaferro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wilson, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Taliaferro has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#106 in North Carolina) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 59 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Taliaferro performs near average in knee (38 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Taliaferro's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (38 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Taliaferro is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wilson represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Taliaferro first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Taliaferro's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Taliaferro Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Wilson, NC 27893
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Taliaferro 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Taliaferro
How does Dr. Taliaferro's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Taliaferro has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Taliaferro ranks #119 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Taliaferro perform?
Dr. Taliaferro's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Taliaferro's practice located?
Dr. Taliaferro practices in Wilson, North Carolina. The office is located at 1803 Forest Hills Rd W, Wilson, NC 27893. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Taliaferro for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Taliaferro 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. Taliaferro's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 59 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Taliaferro perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Taliaferro's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Taliaferro affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Taliaferro is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital, Wakemed.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Taliaferro practices?
North Carolina Specialty Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wakemed (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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