Dr. Earl Brewley, M.D.
Contact & Location
503-540-6300
Salem, OR 97301
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Minot, ND 58701
Minot, ND 58701
Dr. Brewley performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Oregon, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #26 of 31 ranked shoulder surgeons in Oregon.
About Dr. Brewley
Practice. Dr. Earl Brewley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salem, Oregon. The latest annual CMS data records 17 shoulder replacements. That is #26 in Oregon for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume peaked at 39 in 2019 and stands at 17 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Salem has 6 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 17 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Brewley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brewley's recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2019 and stood at 17 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brewley
How does Dr. Brewley's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Brewley has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oregon average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Brewley ranks #90 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brewley perform?
Dr. Brewley's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brewley in Salem?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Salem 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 Oregon surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Brewley 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Brewley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 17 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. Brewley's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Brewley's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2019 and was 17 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. Brewley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brewley is affiliated with Salem Hospital, Salem Health West Valley.
How does Dr. Brewley compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Salem?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Salem, Dr. Brewley ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Salem has 111 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brewley practices?
Salem Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Salem, Oregon
Dr. Brewley's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Salem average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Salem.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Dolan | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dan Sewell | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Zirschky | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Shane Hess | 36 | Knee |
| Dr. Richard Tobin | 17 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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