Dr. John Taliaferro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wilson, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Taliaferro performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#102 in North Carolina) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 59 procedures.
Dr. Taliaferro's 59 Medicare procedures are near the North Carolina median of 46. The state has 277 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Taliaferro
How does Dr. Taliaferro's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Taliaferro performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Taliaferro ranks #114 out of 277 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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.
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