Dr. Shawn Yeazell
Contact & Location
252-816-4001
Greenville, NC 27834
Dr. Yeazell performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #35 of 81 ranked shoulder surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Yeazell
Dr. Shawn Yeazell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Yeazell performed 22 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #35 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Yeazell performs near the state average in shoulder (22 vs 26).
Dr. Yeazell's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 22 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.
Greenville is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Greenville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Yeazell first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Yeazell's 22 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 29 among 2,217 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 20 procedures in 2023 and 22 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Yeazell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in North Carolina
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Yeazell has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
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.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Yeazell
How does Dr. Yeazell's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Yeazell has performed 22 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. Yeazell ranks #219 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Yeazell perform?
Dr. Yeazell's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Yeazell in Greenville?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville 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. Yeazell 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Yeazell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 22 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Yeazell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Yeazell is affiliated with Ecu Health Medical Center, Vidant Edgecombe Hospital, Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital.
How does Dr. Yeazell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greenville?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville, Dr. Yeazell ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Greenville has 137 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Yeazell practices?
Ecu Health Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Vidant Edgecombe Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Greenville, North Carolina
Dr. Yeazell's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Greenville average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greenville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Hasty | 137 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Anthony Skalak | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Philip Perdue | 40 | Knee |
| Dr. Christopher McDowell | 36 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffrey Garrett | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Josiah Duke | 31 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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