Dr. Malcolm Dombrowski, MD
Dr. Malcolm Dombrowski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlotte, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Dombrowski has performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#70 in North Carolina) and 23 hip replacements, for a combined total of 74 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Dombrowski performs near average in knee (51 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Dombrowski's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (51 cases) and hip replacements (23 cases).
Charlotte is home to 34 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.
Dr. Dombrowski first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dombrowski's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Dombrowski Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Charlotte, NC 28207
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dombrowski 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. Dombrowski
How does Dr. Dombrowski's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Dombrowski has performed 74 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dombrowski ranks #82 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dombrowski perform?
Dr. Dombrowski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dombrowski in Charlotte?
Yes. There are 34 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. Dombrowski 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. Dombrowski's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 74 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Dombrowski perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dombrowski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dombrowski affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dombrowski is affiliated with Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Upmc Passavant, Upmc St Margaret. Dr. Dombrowski maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Dombrowski compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte?
Among the 34 orthopedic surgeons in Charlotte, Dr. Dombrowski ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Charlotte has 274 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dombrowski practices?
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Passavant (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc St Margaret (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 Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Dombrowski's 74 Medicare procedures are below the Charlotte average of 172. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlotte.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Howard Homesley | 274 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Singer | 238 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Mason | 180 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Omar Behery | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Lee | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Masonis | 131 | Hip, Knee |
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