Dr. Steven Anderson, MD
Contact & Location
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Dr. Steven Anderson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Anderson has completed 175 knee replacements (#3 in North Carolina), 89 hip replacements, and 23 shoulder replacements, totaling 287 Medicare-verified procedures.
In North Carolina, Dr. Anderson performs well above average in knee (175 vs 44 avg), well above average in hip (89 vs 33 avg), near average in shoulder (23 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Anderson performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (175 cases), followed by hip replacements (89) and shoulder replacements (23).
Dr. Anderson is the only orthopedic surgeon in North Wilkesboro represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Anderson also maintains hospital privileges in NC and TN, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond North Carolina.
Medicare records for Dr. Anderson extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 64 to 287 in the most recent data, a 348% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Anderson's 175 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45, ranking #100 nationally.
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. Anderson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Anderson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 348% from 64 procedures in 2013 to 287 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. Anderson
How does Dr. Anderson's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Anderson has performed 287 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 4x the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Anderson ranks #2 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Anderson perform?
Dr. Anderson performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (175 cases), hip replacement (89 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Anderson with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Anderson ranks #3 in North Carolina for knee replacement with 175 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 293 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Anderson's practice located?
Dr. Anderson practices in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The office is located at 1917 W Park Dr, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Anderson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 287 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Anderson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Anderson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 64 procedures in 2013 to 287 in the most recent data, a 348% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 298 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Anderson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Anderson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (175 cases), hip replacement (89 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Anderson among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Anderson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Anderson is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center, Johnson County Community Hospital, Frye Regional Medical Center, Ashe Memorial Hospital. Dr. Anderson maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Anderson practices?
Watauga Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Frye Regional Medical Center (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.
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