Dr. Paul Neuman, DO
Dr. Paul Neuman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Edenton, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Neuman has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#183 in North Carolina) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Neuman performs below average in knee (20 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Neuman's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Neuman is the only orthopedic surgeon in Edenton 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. Neuman extend back to 2016, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 32 in the most recent data, a 129% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Neuman's 20 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. Neuman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Edenton, NC 27932
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Neuman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 129% from 14 procedures in 2016 to 32 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Neuman
How does Dr. Neuman's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Neuman has performed 32 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. Neuman ranks #202 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Neuman perform?
Dr. Neuman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Neuman's practice located?
Dr. Neuman practices in Edenton, North Carolina. The office is located at 113 Virginia Rd, Edenton, NC 27932. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Neuman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Neuman 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. Neuman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Neuman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Neuman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2016 to 32 in the most recent data, a 129% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Neuman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Neuman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Neuman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Neuman is affiliated with Vidant Chowan Hospital, Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, Ecu Health Bertie Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Neuman practices?
Vidant Chowan Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ecu Health Bertie Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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