Dr. Gregory Palutsis, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Gregory Palutsis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Florence, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Palutsis performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #67 in South Carolina. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
34 verified cases
#67 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Palutsis

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Palutsis, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 843-413-6835
805 Pamplico Hwy Ste 100
Florence, SC 29505
NPI: 1295789238
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Dr. John McCrosson - Mt Pleasant 471 procedures
Dr. James Loging - Clinton 325 procedures
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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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