Shoulder
Dr. Julie Glener, MD
Dr. Julie Glener is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Statesville, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Glener has performed 114 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #1 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Glener performs well above average in shoulder (114 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Glener's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 114 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Statesville is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Statesville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Glener first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Glener's 114 verified procedures is more than 4x the national average of 28, ranking #25 nationally.
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. Glener Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Statesville, NC 28677
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Glener 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. Glener
How does Dr. Glener's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Glener has performed 114 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Glener ranks #47 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Glener perform?
Dr. Glener's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 114 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Glener with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Glener ranks #1 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement with 114 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 294 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Glener in Statesville?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Statesville 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. Glener 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. Glener's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 114 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Glener affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Glener is affiliated with Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc.
How does Dr. Glener compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Statesville?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Statesville, Dr. Glener ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Glener has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Glener practices?
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Statesville, North Carolina
Dr. Glener's 114 Medicare procedures are above the Statesville average of 58. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Statesville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman | 46 | Knee |
| Dr. Brett Feldman | 14 | Knee |
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