Dr. Scott Grabill, D.O.
Contact & Location
252-384-2360
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Dr. Grabill performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Grabill
Practice. Dr. Scott Grabill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 99 knee replacements and 38 hip replacements, 137 procedures in all. That is #23 in North Carolina for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 137, up 756%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 99 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Elizabeth City has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Grabill also holds hospital privileges in NC and VA, a practice that extends beyond North Carolina.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 16 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 | 25 |
| 2018 | 38 | 58 |
| 2019 | 48 | 71 |
| 2020 | 34 | 49 |
| 2021 | 31 | 36 |
| 2022 | 45 | 59 |
| 2023 | 48 | 108 |
| 2024 | 38 | 99 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Grabill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grabill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 756% from 16 procedures in 2013 to 137 in the most recent data.
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 Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Grabill
How does Dr. Grabill's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Grabill has performed 137 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Grabill ranks #38 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grabill perform?
Dr. Grabill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (99 cases) and hip replacement (38 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Grabill in Elizabeth City?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Elizabeth City 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. Grabill 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Grabill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 470 to 580 procedures against the 137 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. Grabill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Grabill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2013 to 137 in the most recent data, a 756% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 156 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Grabill perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Grabill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (99 cases), hip replacement (38 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Grabill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Grabill is affiliated with Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Vidant Chowan Hospital, Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake Reg Mc, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Dr. Grabill maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Grabill practices?
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Vidant Chowan Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Chesapeake General Hospital, Chesapeake Reg Mc (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 Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Dr. Grabill's 137 Medicare procedures are above the Elizabeth City average of 78. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Elizabeth City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christian Bentley | 19 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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