Dr. Stephen Lucey, M.D.
Contact & Location
336-545-5030
Asheboro, NC 27203
Greensboro, NC 27401
Dr. Lucey performs more knee replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #62 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Lucey
Practice. Dr. Stephen Lucey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Asheboro, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 51 knee replacements. That is #62 in North Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 28 procedures a year to 51, up 82%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 51 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Dr. Lucey practices across state lines. Dr. Lucey also holds hospital privileges in NC and VA, a practice that extends beyond North Carolina.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 41 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 43 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 51 |
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. Lucey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lucey's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 82% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 51 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lucey
How does Dr. Lucey's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Lucey has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lucey ranks #119 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lucey perform?
Dr. Lucey's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 51 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Lucey's practice located?
Dr. Lucey practices in Asheboro, North Carolina. The office is located at 600 W Salisbury St, Asheboro, NC 27203. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lucey for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lucey 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. Lucey's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 51 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. Lucey's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lucey's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data, a 82% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 51 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lucey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lucey is affiliated with Cone Health, Sovah Health Danville. Dr. Lucey maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lucey practices?
Cone Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sovah Health Danville (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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