Dr. Drew Ratner, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-850-2663
Easley, SC 29640
Aurora, CO 80045
Lewisville, TX 75057
Dr. Ratner performs more knee replacement procedures than 18% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #98 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Ratner
Practice. Dr. Drew Ratner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Easley, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 32 procedures in all. That is #98 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 32, up 129%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Easley has 2 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 20 |
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. Ratner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ratner's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 129% from 14 procedures in 2022 to 32 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ratner
How does Dr. Ratner's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Ratner has performed 32 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. Ratner ranks #107 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ratner perform?
Dr. Ratner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ratner in Easley?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Easley 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. Ratner 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. Ratner's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 130 procedures against the 32 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. Ratner's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ratner's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2022 to 32 in the most recent data, a 129% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Ratner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ratner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ratner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ratner is affiliated with Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Pelham Medical Center, Cannon Memorial Hospital, Spartanburg Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ratner practices?
Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars); Pelham Medical Center (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Easley, South Carolina
Dr. Ratner's 32 Medicare procedures are above the Easley average of 22. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Easley.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Tanksley | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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