Dr. Phillip Bostian, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Phillip Bostian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hickory, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Bostian performed 82 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#27 in North Carolina) and 57 hip replacements (#25 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 139 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in North Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
82 verified cases
#27 in North Carolina
Hip Replacement
57 verified cases
#25 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bostian

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (139 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bostian, 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: 828-294-7793
2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 28602
NPI: 1043625361
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 12 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top North Carolina Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Steven Anderson - North Wilkesboro 298 procedures
Dr. Howard Homesley - Charlotte 274 procedures
Dr. Paul Greenlaw - New Bern 255 procedures
Dr. Bradley Vaughn - Raleigh 245 procedures

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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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