Dr. Richard Jones, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-274-4555
Asheville, NC 28803
Asheville, NC 28803
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Arden, NC 28704
Dr. Jones performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Jones
Practice. Dr. Richard Jones is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Asheville, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 49 shoulder replacements and 13 knee replacements, 62 procedures in all. That is #5 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 43 and 79 procedures a year.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Asheville has 15 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 39 |
| 2014 | 0 | 43 |
| 2015 | 15 | 38 |
| 2016 | 27 | 49 |
| 2017 | 17 | 62 |
| 2018 | 17 | 58 |
| 2019 | 17 | 57 |
| 2020 | 20 | 50 |
| 2021 | 13 | 52 |
| 2022 | 18 | 51 |
| 2023 | 25 | 53 |
| 2024 | 13 | 49 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 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. Jones Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jones's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 43 to 79 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Jones
How does Dr. Jones's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Jones has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jones ranks #99 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jones perform?
Dr. Jones's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (49 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Jones with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Jones ranks #5 in North Carolina for shoulder replacement with 49 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 293 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Jones 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. Jones 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Jones's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 62 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. Jones's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Jones's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 43 to 79 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Jones perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jones's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (49 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jones affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jones is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville, Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Advent Health Polk, Haywood Regional Medical Center, Harris Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. Jones compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Asheville?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Asheville, Dr. Jones ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Asheville has 176 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jones practices?
Adventhealth Hendersonville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Advent Health Polk (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. Jones's 62 Medicare procedures are below the Asheville average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Asheville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ted Barnett | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Karegeannes | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Philip Fontenot | 121 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tally Eddings | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Boykin | 49 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Samuel Jarrett | 47 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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