Dr. Keith Fehring, MD
Contact & Location
704-323-2000
Charlotte, NC 28207
Dr. Fehring performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #10 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Fehring
Dr. Keith Fehring is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Fehring performed 129 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#10 in North Carolina) and 64 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 193 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Fehring performs well above the state average in knee (129 vs 44), above the state average in hip (64 vs 33).
Dr. Fehring's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (129 cases) and hip replacements (64 cases).
Charlotte is home to 32 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Charlotte area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Fehring extend back to 2016, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 48 to 193 in the most recent data, a 302% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Fehring's 129 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 29 |
| 2017 | 38 | 73 |
| 2018 | 37 | 61 |
| 2019 | 46 | 53 |
| 2020 | 26 | 38 |
| 2021 | 37 | 51 |
| 2022 | 38 | 69 |
| 2023 | 50 | 67 |
| 2024 | 64 | 129 |
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. Fehring Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fehring's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 302% from 48 procedures in 2016 to 193 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fehring
How does Dr. Fehring's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Fehring has performed 193 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Fehring ranks #13 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fehring perform?
Dr. Fehring's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases) and hip replacement (64 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Fehring with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Fehring ranks #10 in North Carolina for knee replacement with 129 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 293 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fehring in Charlotte?
Yes. There are 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte 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. Fehring 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. Fehring's total volume across all insurers at roughly 650 to 820 procedures against the 193 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. Fehring's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Fehring's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 48 procedures in 2016 to 193 in the most recent data, a 302% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 193 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Fehring perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Fehring's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases), hip replacement (64 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fehring affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fehring is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.
How does Dr. Fehring compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Among the 32 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte, Dr. Fehring ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Charlotte has 293 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fehring practices?
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Fehring's 193 Medicare procedures are below the Charlotte average of 198. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlotte.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard Homesley | 293 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Singer | 226 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Omar Behery | 212 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Wooster | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Masonis | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jesse Otero | 140 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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