Dr. Richard Leighton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Leighton has performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#114 in North Carolina) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
Dr. Leighton's 50 Medicare procedures are near the North Carolina median of 46. The state has 294 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Leighton's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (36 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Leighton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Supply represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leighton
How does Dr. Leighton's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Leighton has performed 50 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. Leighton ranks #134 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leighton perform?
Dr. Leighton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Leighton's practice located?
Dr. Leighton practices in Supply, North Carolina. The office is located at 20 Medical Campus Dr, Supply, NC 28462. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Leighton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Leighton 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. Leighton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
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