Knee
Dr. Michael Maggitti, M.D.
Dr. Michael Maggitti is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lumberton, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Maggitti has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #197 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Maggitti performs below average in knee (18 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Maggitti's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 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. Maggitti is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lumberton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Maggitti extend back to 2013, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 18 in the most recent data, a 50% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Maggitti's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Maggitti Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Lumberton, NC 28360
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Maggitti's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 50% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 18 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Maggitti
How does Dr. Maggitti's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Maggitti has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Maggitti ranks #243 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Maggitti perform?
Dr. Maggitti's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Maggitti's practice located?
Dr. Maggitti practices in Lumberton, North Carolina. The office is located at 4901 Dawn Dr Ste 2300, Lumberton, NC 28360. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Maggitti for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Maggitti 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. Maggitti's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 18 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Maggitti's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Maggitti's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 18 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 24 procedures in 2016.
Which hospitals is Dr. Maggitti affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Maggitti is affiliated with Southeastern Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Maggitti practices?
Southeastern Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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