Dr. Lawrence Larabee, M.D.
Contact & Location
252-522-4446
Kinston, NC 28501
Ahoskie, NC 27910
Dr. Larabee performs more hip replacement procedures than 1% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #169 of 172 ranked hip surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Larabee
Practice. Dr. Lawrence Larabee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kinston, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 11 hip replacements. That is #169 in North Carolina for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 75 in 2015 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | 33 |
| 2014 | 16 | 22 |
| 2015 | 25 | 50 |
| 2016 | 19 | 49 |
| 2017 | 26 | 31 |
| 2018 | 27 | 30 |
| 2019 | 23 | 32 |
| 2020 | 28 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 | 19 |
| 2022 | 25 | 23 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
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 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. Larabee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Larabee's recorded volume peaked at 75 procedures in 2015 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Larabee
How does Dr. Larabee's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Larabee has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Larabee ranks #286 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Larabee perform?
Dr. Larabee's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Larabee's practice located?
Dr. Larabee practices in Kinston, North Carolina. The office is located at 701 Doctors Dr Ste G, Kinston, NC 28501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Larabee for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Larabee 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Larabee's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 11 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. Larabee's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Larabee's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 75 procedures in 2015 and was 11 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Larabee affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Larabee is affiliated with Unc Lenoir Health Care, Washington County Hosp Inc, Ecu Health Medical Center, Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Vidant Chowan Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Larabee practices?
Unc Lenoir Health Care (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ecu Health Medical Center (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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