Dr. James Cameron, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-454-7422
Greenville, SC 29615
Dr. Cameron performs more knee replacement procedures than 75% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Cameron
Practice. Dr. James Cameron is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 74 knee replacements and 55 hip replacements, 129 procedures in all. That is #29 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 42 procedures a year to 129, up 207%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 74 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Greenville has 20 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 | 16 | 26 |
| 2014 | 30 | 46 |
| 2015 | 27 | 18 |
| 2016 | 34 | 25 |
| 2017 | 41 | 38 |
| 2018 | 40 | 50 |
| 2019 | 42 | 42 |
| 2020 | 27 | 32 |
| 2021 | 47 | 48 |
| 2022 | 49 | 56 |
| 2023 | 50 | 66 |
| 2024 | 55 | 74 |
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. Cameron Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cameron's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 207% from 42 procedures in 2013 to 129 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. Cameron
How does Dr. Cameron's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Cameron has performed 129 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cameron ranks #27 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cameron perform?
Dr. Cameron's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases) and hip replacement (55 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cameron in Greenville?
Yes. There are 20 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville 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. Cameron 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. Cameron's total volume across all insurers at roughly 430 to 540 procedures against the 129 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. Cameron's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cameron's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 42 procedures in 2013 to 129 in the most recent data, a 207% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 129 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Cameron perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cameron's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases), hip replacement (55 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cameron affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cameron is affiliated with Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, St Francis-Downtown, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Self Regional Healthcare, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Cameron compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greenville?
Among the 20 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville, Dr. Cameron ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Greenville has 260 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cameron practices?
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Greenville, South Carolina
Dr. Cameron's 129 Medicare procedures are below the Greenville average of 168. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greenville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Jennings | 260 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Burnikel | 243 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dylan Watson | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Ridgeway | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Finley | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Geary | 96 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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