Knee
Dr. William Huff, M.D.
Dr. William Huff is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clinton, North Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Huff has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #198 in North Carolina.
In North Carolina, Dr. Huff performs below average in knee (18 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Huff's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 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. Huff is the only orthopedic surgeon in Clinton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Huff's Medicare data spans 10 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 36 procedures in 2016 before settling at 18 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Huff's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Huff Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Carolina state average.
Contact & Location
Clinton, NC 28328
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Huff's recorded volume peaked at 36 procedures in 2016 and stood at 18 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Huff
How does Dr. Huff's procedure volume compare to other North Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Huff has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Carolina average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Huff ranks #244 out of 294 orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Huff perform?
Dr. Huff's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Huff's practice located?
Dr. Huff practices in Clinton, North Carolina. The office is located at 520 Beaman St, Clinton, NC 28328. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Huff for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Huff 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. Huff's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 18 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Huff's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Huff's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 36 procedures in 2016 and was 18 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Huff affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Huff is affiliated with Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, Cape Fear Valley-Bladen County Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Huff practices?
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cape Fear Valley Medical Center (1 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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