Dr. Harry Demos, M.D.
Contact & Location
843-792-1414
Charleston, SC 29425
Dr. Demos performs more knee replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #40 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Demos
Practice. Dr. Harry Demos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charleston, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 63 knee replacements and 37 hip replacements, 100 procedures in all. That is #40 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 76 procedures a year to 100, up 32%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 63 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Charleston has 14 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 | 26 | 50 |
| 2014 | 19 | 49 |
| 2015 | 30 | 46 |
| 2016 | 31 | 47 |
| 2017 | 57 | 48 |
| 2018 | 44 | 53 |
| 2019 | 48 | 67 |
| 2020 | 39 | 54 |
| 2021 | 34 | 58 |
| 2022 | 28 | 68 |
| 2023 | 40 | 50 |
| 2024 | 37 | 63 |
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. Demos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Demos's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 32% from 76 procedures in 2013 to 100 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. Demos
How does Dr. Demos's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Demos has performed 100 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Demos ranks #41 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Demos perform?
Dr. Demos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases) and hip replacement (37 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Demos in Charleston?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Charleston 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. Demos 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. Demos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 420 procedures against the 100 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. Demos's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Demos's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 76 procedures in 2013 to 100 in the most recent data, a 32% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 115 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Demos perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Demos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases), hip replacement (37 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Demos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Demos is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Tidelands Health.
How does Dr. Demos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charleston?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Charleston, Dr. Demos ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Demos is among the highest-volume surgeons in Charleston.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Demos practices?
Musc Medical Center (3 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Charleston, South Carolina
Dr. Demos's 100 Medicare procedures are above the Charleston average of 92. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charleston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patrick Murray | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Hansen | 114 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Stem | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Lowery | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Josef Eichinger | 52 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Richard Friedman | 42 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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