Dr. Paul Greenlaw, M.D.
Contact & Location
New Bern, NC 28562
Dr. Greenlaw performs more knee replacement procedures than 99% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #1 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Greenlaw
Practice. Dr. Paul Greenlaw is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Bern, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 271 knee replacements. That is #1 in North Carolina for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 175 procedures a year to 271, up 55%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 271 procedures is more than 6x the national average of 45. That is #18 nationally.
Local context. New Bern has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 45 | 130 |
| 2014 | 37 | 99 |
| 2015 | 57 | 121 |
| 2016 | 74 | 190 |
| 2017 | 64 | 241 |
| 2018 | 71 | 316 |
| 2019 | 69 | 299 |
| 2020 | 25 | 235 |
| 2021 | 50 | 238 |
| 2022 | 0 | 311 |
| 2023 | 0 | 255 |
| 2024 | 0 | 271 |
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. Greenlaw Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Greenlaw's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 55% from 175 procedures in 2013 to 271 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Greenlaw
How does Dr. Greenlaw's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Greenlaw has performed 271 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 4x the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Greenlaw ranks #4 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Greenlaw perform?
Dr. Greenlaw's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 271 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Greenlaw with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Greenlaw ranks #1 in North Carolina for knee replacement with 271 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 293 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Greenlaw in New Bern?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Bern 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. Greenlaw 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. Greenlaw's total volume across all insurers at roughly 970 to 1,180 procedures against the 271 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. Greenlaw's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Greenlaw's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 175 procedures in 2013 to 271 in the most recent data, a 55% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 387 procedures in 2018.
How does Dr. Greenlaw compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New Bern?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Bern, Dr. Greenlaw ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Greenlaw has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in New Bern, North Carolina
Dr. Greenlaw's 271 Medicare procedures are above the New Bern average of 108. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New Bern.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Raymond Bradley | 95 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jessica Woodcock | 73 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Wheatley | 50 | Knee |
| Dr. Barton Arthur | 49 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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