Dr. Mark Brazinski, MD
Contact & Location
Morganton, NC 28655
Dr. Mark Brazinski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morganton, North Carolina. Dr. Brazinski has performed 11 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #224 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Brazinski performs below average in knee (11 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Brazinski's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 11 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.
Dr. Brazinski is the only orthopedic surgeon in Morganton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Brazinski's Medicare data spans 10 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 27 procedures in 2014 before settling at 11 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Brazinski's 11 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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 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. Brazinski's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 11 procedures shown here.
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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