Dr. Stephen Lucey, MD
Contact & Location
Asheboro, NC 27203
Dr. Stephen Lucey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Asheboro, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lucey has performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #62 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Lucey performs near average in knee (51 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Lucey's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 51 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.
Dr. Lucey is the only orthopedic surgeon in Asheboro represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Lucey extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 28 to 51 in the most recent data, a 82% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Lucey's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 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. Lucey's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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