Dr. Shane Tipton, MD
Dr. Shane Tipton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Concord, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Tipton has performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#88 in North Carolina) and 24 knee replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Tipton performs below average in hip (25 vs 33 avg), below average in knee (24 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Tipton's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (25 cases) and knee replacements (24 cases).
Concord is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Concord area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Tipton first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Tipton's 25 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Tipton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Concord, NC 28025
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tipton has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tipton
How does Dr. Tipton's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Tipton has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Tipton ranks #136 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tipton perform?
Dr. Tipton's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases) and knee replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tipton 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. Tipton 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. Tipton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Tipton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tipton's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases), knee replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tipton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tipton is affiliated with Atrium Health Cabarrus, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.
How does Dr. Tipton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Concord?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Concord, Dr. Tipton ranks #4 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. Tipton 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. Tipton's 49 Medicare procedures are at the Concord average of 49. 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 | 73 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Alexander Boiwka | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Bunch | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brad Freidinger | 27 | Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Ferris | 21 | Knee |
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