Dr. Paul Lichstein, MSC, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Paul Lichstein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salisbury, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Lichstein performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#130 in North Carolina) and 29 hip replacements (#70 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 58 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
29 verified cases
#70 in North Carolina
Knee Replacement
29 verified cases
#130 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Lichstein

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (58 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Lichstein, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 704-216-5633
810 Mitchell Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144
NPI: 1013203470
Credentials: MSC, MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MSc, MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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