Dr. Ardalan Sayan
Contact & Location
843-487-1588
Dillon, SC 29536
Huntington, WV 25701
Dr. Sayan performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Sayan
Dr. Ardalan Sayan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dillon, South Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Sayan performed 81 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in South Carolina) and 42 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 123 procedures.
In South Carolina, Dr. Sayan performs above the state average in knee (81 vs 58), near the state average in hip (42 vs 45).
Dr. Sayan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (81 cases) and hip replacements (42 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Sayan holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Sayan is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dillon 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. Sayan extend back to 2020, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 28 to 123 in the most recent data, a 339% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Sayan's 81 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 | 17 |
| 2021 | 33 | 24 |
| 2022 | 22 | 52 |
| 2023 | 26 | 81 |
| 2024 | 42 | 81 |
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, 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. Sayan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sayan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 339% from 28 procedures in 2020 to 123 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. Sayan
How does Dr. Sayan's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Sayan has performed 123 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sayan ranks #30 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sayan perform?
Dr. Sayan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
Where is Dr. Sayan's practice located?
Dr. Sayan practices in Dillon, South Carolina. The office is located at 705 N 8th Ave Ste 1b, Dillon, SC 29536. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sayan for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sayan 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Sayan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 420 to 520 procedures against the 123 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. Sayan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sayan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2020 to 123 in the most recent data, a 339% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 123 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Sayan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sayan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases), hip replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sayan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sayan is affiliated with Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Musc Health Marion Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sayan practices?
Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Musc Health Marion Medical Center (3 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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