Dr. Brayton Shirley, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-454-7422
Greer, SC 29650
Dr. Shirley performs more knee replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Shirley
Practice. Dr. Brayton Shirley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greer, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 135 knee replacements and 80 hip replacements, 215 procedures in all. That is #8 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 135 procedures a year to 215, up 59%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 135 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45.
Local context. Greer 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 62 | 73 |
| 2014 | 58 | 87 |
| 2015 | 53 | 83 |
| 2016 | 67 | 75 |
| 2017 | 64 | 100 |
| 2018 | 62 | 74 |
| 2019 | 63 | 115 |
| 2020 | 62 | 107 |
| 2021 | 62 | 121 |
| 2022 | 46 | 111 |
| 2023 | 78 | 120 |
| 2024 | 80 | 135 |
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. Shirley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Shirley's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 59% from 135 procedures in 2013 to 215 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shirley
How does Dr. Shirley's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Shirley has performed 215 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Shirley ranks #7 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shirley perform?
Dr. Shirley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (135 cases) and hip replacement (80 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Shirley with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Shirley ranks #8 in South Carolina for knee replacement with 135 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 158 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shirley in Greer?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Greer 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 South Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Shirley 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. Shirley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 720 to 910 procedures against the 215 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. Shirley's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Shirley's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 135 procedures in 2013 to 215 in the most recent data, a 59% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 215 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Shirley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shirley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (135 cases), hip replacement (80 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shirley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shirley is affiliated with Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, St Francis-Downtown, Self Regional Healthcare, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Shirley compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greer?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Greer, Dr. Shirley ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Shirley has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shirley practices?
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Francis-Downtown (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 Greer, South Carolina
Dr. Shirley's 215 Medicare procedures are above the Greer average of 106. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greer.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Frank Armocida | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathanael Adams | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Parker | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Keith Lonergan | 46 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Leong | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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