Dr. Ryan Bunch, D.O.
Contact & Location
704-403-7020
Concord, NC 28025
Dr. Bunch performs more hip replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #90 of 172 ranked hip surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Bunch
Practice. Dr. Ryan Bunch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Concord, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 24 hip replacements and 16 knee replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #90 in North Carolina for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 65 in 2018 and stands at 40 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Concord has 9 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | 33 |
| 2014 | 15 | 12 |
| 2015 | 21 | 20 |
| 2016 | 27 | 30 |
| 2017 | 18 | 41 |
| 2018 | 31 | 34 |
| 2019 | 33 | 28 |
| 2020 | 28 | 24 |
| 2021 | 21 | 25 |
| 2022 | 20 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 | 17 |
| 2024 | 24 | 16 |
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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Bunch Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bunch's recorded volume peaked at 65 procedures in 2018 and stood at 40 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Hip Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bunch
How does Dr. Bunch's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Bunch has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bunch ranks #152 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bunch perform?
Dr. Bunch's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (24 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bunch in Concord?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Concord 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. Bunch 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Bunch's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 40 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. Bunch's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Bunch's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 65 procedures in 2018 and was 40 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Bunch perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bunch's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bunch affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bunch is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.
How does Dr. Bunch compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Concord?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Concord, Dr. Bunch ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Concord has 80 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bunch practices?
Atrium Health Cabarrus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Concord, North Carolina
Dr. Bunch's 40 Medicare procedures are below the Concord average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Concord.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bradley Ellison | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marc Ward | 68 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Alexander Boiwka | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Shane Tipton | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Ferris | 29 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Richard Mostak | 20 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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