Dr. Ryan Harrell, D.O.
Contact & Location
910-721-4370
Supply, NC 28462
Cumming, GA 30041
Dr. Harrell performs more knee replacement procedures than 3% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #221 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Harrell
Practice. Dr. Ryan Harrell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Supply, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements. That is #221 in North Carolina for knee replacement. Dr. Harrell also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Dr. Harrell first appears in the Medicare data in 2020. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Supply has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 11 procedures in 2020 and 12 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. 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 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Harrell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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.
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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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