Dr. Joseph Dement, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joseph Dement is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Dement performed 37 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #104 in North Carolina. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
37 verified cases
#104 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Dement

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Dement, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 828-252-7331
111 Victoria Rd
Asheville, NC 28801
NPI: 1730182593
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top North Carolina Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Steven Anderson - North Wilkesboro 298 procedures
Dr. Howard Homesley - Charlotte 274 procedures
Dr. Paul Greenlaw - New Bern 255 procedures
Dr. Bradley Vaughn - Raleigh 245 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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