Dr. Robert Creighton, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Robert Creighton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Creighton performed 20 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #28 in North Carolina. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
20 verified cases
#28 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Creighton

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Creighton, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 919-966-8596
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
NPI: 1497854368
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 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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