Dr. Ryan Harrell, DO
Contact & Location
Supply, NC 28462
Dr. Ryan Harrell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Supply, North Carolina. Dr. Harrell has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #221 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Harrell performs below average in knee (12 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Harrell's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Supply is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Supply area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Harrell first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2020. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Harrell's 12 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
How Dr. Harrell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harrell has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2020. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Harrell
How does Dr. Harrell's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Harrell has performed 12 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. Harrell ranks #280 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harrell perform?
Dr. Harrell's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Harrell in Supply?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Supply 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. Harrell 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. Harrell's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Harrell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Supply?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Supply, Dr. Harrell ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Harrell is among the highest-volume surgeons in Supply.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Supply, North Carolina
Dr. Harrell's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Supply average of 22. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Supply.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Leighton | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Browning | 12 | Shoulder |
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