Dr. Daniel Single, M.D.
Contact & Location
518-489-2663
Albany, NY 12205
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Georgetown, SC 29440
Dr. Single performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Single
Practice. Dr. Daniel Single is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 55 knee replacements and 43 hip replacements, 98 procedures in all. That is #48 in South Carolina for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 35 procedures a year to 98, up 180%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 55 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Murrells Inlet has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Single also holds hospital privileges in SC and NY, a practice that extends beyond South Carolina.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 22 |
| 2015 | 14 | 24 |
| 2016 | 38 | 30 |
| 2017 | 20 | 21 |
| 2018 | 40 | 50 |
| 2019 | 48 | 65 |
| 2020 | 44 | 42 |
| 2021 | 38 | 30 |
| 2022 | 60 | 56 |
| 2023 | 39 | 69 |
| 2024 | 43 | 55 |
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. Single Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Single's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 180% from 35 procedures in 2014 to 98 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. Single
How does Dr. Single's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Single has performed 98 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Single ranks #42 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Single perform?
Dr. Single's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases) and hip replacement (43 cases).
Where is Dr. Single's practice located?
Dr. Single's current practice address is in Albany, NY. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Single's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Single 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. Single's total volume across all insurers at roughly 330 to 410 procedures against the 98 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. Single's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Single's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 35 procedures in 2014 to 98 in the most recent data, a 180% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 116 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Single perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Single's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases), hip replacement (43 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Single affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Single is affiliated with Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital, Tidelands Health, St Peter'S Hospital. Dr. Single maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Single compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Murrells Inlet?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Murrells Inlet, Dr. Single ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Single is among the highest-volume surgeons in Murrells Inlet.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Single practices?
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Tidelands Health (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Peter'S 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 Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Dr. Single's 98 Medicare procedures are above the Murrells Inlet average of 86. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Murrells Inlet.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Bohan | 214 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Greer | 44 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Edward Mikol | 38 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brian Blair | 37 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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