Dr. Werner Brooks, M.D.
Contact & Location
828-698-4318
Hendersonville, NC 28791
Dr. Brooks performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 228 ranked knee surgeons in North Carolina.
About Dr. Brooks
Practice. Dr. Werner Brooks is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 86 knee replacements, 39 shoulder replacements, and 21 hip replacements, 146 procedures in all. That is #29 in North Carolina for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 103 procedures a year to 146, up 42%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 86 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Hendersonville has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 64 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 | 64 | 20 |
| 2015 | 23 | 71 | 17 |
| 2016 | 18 | 87 | 20 |
| 2017 | 13 | 66 | 22 |
| 2018 | 11 | 66 | 27 |
| 2019 | 27 | 58 | 20 |
| 2020 | 19 | 68 | 26 |
| 2021 | 11 | 61 | 33 |
| 2022 | 22 | 70 | 14 |
| 2023 | 24 | 76 | 30 |
| 2024 | 21 | 86 | 39 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Brooks Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brooks's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 42% from 103 procedures in 2013 to 146 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. Brooks
How does Dr. Brooks's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Brooks has performed 146 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the North Carolina average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brooks ranks #28 out of 293 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brooks perform?
Dr. Brooks performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (86 cases), shoulder replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brooks in Hendersonville?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville 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. Brooks 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Brooks's total volume across all insurers at roughly 480 to 590 procedures against the 146 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. Brooks's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brooks's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 103 procedures in 2013 to 146 in the most recent data, a 42% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 146 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Brooks perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brooks's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases), shoulder replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Brooks among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brooks affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital, Adventhealth Hendersonville, Advent Health Polk, Highlands Cashiers Hospital.
How does Dr. Brooks compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Hendersonville, Dr. Brooks ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Brooks has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brooks practices?
Margaret R Pardee Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventhealth Hendersonville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Advent Health Polk (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 Hendersonville, North Carolina
Dr. Brooks's 146 Medicare procedures are above the Hendersonville average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hendersonville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Lilly | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Lavigne | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Kersten | 53 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Mawn | 51 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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