Dr. Brian Burnikel, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brian Burnikel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Burnikel performed 145 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in South Carolina) and 100 hip replacements (#5 in South Carolina), for a combined total of 245 procedures. This places Dr. Burnikel among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in South Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
145 verified cases
#7 in South Carolina
Hip Replacement
100 verified cases
#5 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Burnikel

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (245 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Burnikel, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 864-454-7422
200 Patewood Dr
Greenville, SC 29615
NPI: 1548372113
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top South Carolina Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. John McCrosson - Mt Pleasant 471 procedures
Dr. James Loging - Clinton 325 procedures
Dr. Justin Brothers - Myrtle Beach 301 procedures
Dr. James Jennings - Greenville 266 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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