Dr. Daniel Lee, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-295-1231
Piedmont, SC 29673
Pickens, SC 29671
Dr. Lee performs more knee replacement procedures than 15% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #101 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Lee
Practice. Dr. Daniel Lee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Piedmont, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 19 knee replacements. That is #101 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 19, up 73%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 19 |
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. 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. Lee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lee's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 73% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 19 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. Lee
How does Dr. Lee's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Lee has performed 19 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Carolina average is 76 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Lee ranks #127 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lee perform?
Dr. Lee's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Lee's practice located?
Dr. Lee practices in Piedmont, South Carolina. The office is located at 3150 Highway 153, Piedmont, SC 29673. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lee for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lee 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, which puts Dr. Lee's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 80 procedures against the 19 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. Lee's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lee's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 19 in the most recent data, a 73% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lee affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lee is affiliated with St Francis-Downtown, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Cannon Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lee practices?
St Francis-Downtown (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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