Dr. James O'leary is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. O'leary has performed 78 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#31 in South Carolina) and 23 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 101 procedures.
Dr. O'leary's combined volume of 101 procedures places them above the South Carolina statewide average of 78. Among 151 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, Dr. O'leary ranks #44 overall.
Dr. O'leary's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 77% of reported Medicare volume.
Columbia is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Columbia area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. O'leary
How does Dr. O'leary's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. O'leary has performed 101 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 78 procedures per surgeon. Dr. O'leary ranks #44 out of 151 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'leary perform?
Dr. O'leary's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (78 cases) and shoulder replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'leary in Columbia?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Columbia 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. O'leary represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. O'leary's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 101 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Columbia, South Carolina
Compare Dr. O'leary's volume with other surgeons practicing in Columbia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Presnal | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Coleman Fowble | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Slif Ulrich | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Koon | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Schultz | 48 | Hip, Knee |
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