Dr. Philip Fontenot, M.D.
Dr. Philip Fontenot is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Fontenot has performed 53 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#62 in North Carolina) and 41 hip replacements, for a combined total of 94 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Fontenot performs above average in knee (53 vs 44 avg), above average in hip (41 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Fontenot's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (53 cases) and hip replacements (41 cases).
Asheville is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Asheville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Fontenot first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Fontenot's 53 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Fontenot Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Asheville, NC 28801
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fontenot has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Fontenot
How does Dr. Fontenot's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Fontenot has performed 94 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Fontenot ranks #54 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fontenot perform?
Dr. Fontenot's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases) and hip replacement (41 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fontenot in Asheville?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Asheville 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. Fontenot 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. Fontenot's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 94 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Fontenot perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Fontenot's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (41 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fontenot affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Adventhealth Hendersonville.
How does Dr. Fontenot compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Asheville?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Asheville, Dr. Fontenot ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Fontenot is among the highest-volume surgeons in Asheville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fontenot practices?
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Hendersonville (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Asheville, North Carolina
Dr. Fontenot's 94 Medicare procedures are below the Asheville average of 102. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Asheville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ted Barnett | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Karegeannes | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Samuel Jarrett | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tally Eddings | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Jones | 78 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Lavigne | 69 | Hip, Knee |
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