Dr. Mark Brazinski, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-437-6500
Morganton, NC 28655
Dr. Brazinski performs more knee 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: #224 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Brazinski
Practice. Dr. Mark Brazinski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morganton, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 11 knee replacements. That is #224 in North Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 10 years. Volume peaked at 27 in 2014 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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. 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. Brazinski Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brazinski's recorded volume peaked at 27 procedures in 2014 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brazinski
How does Dr. Brazinski's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Brazinski 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. Brazinski ranks #287 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brazinski perform?
Dr. Brazinski's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Brazinski's practice located?
Dr. Brazinski practices in Morganton, North Carolina. The office is located at 503 E Parker Rd, Morganton, NC 28655. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Brazinski for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Brazinski 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, which puts Dr. Brazinski's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 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. Brazinski's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Brazinski's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 27 procedures in 2014 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.
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