Dr. Jeannie Buckner, MD
Contact & Location
Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
Dr. Jeannie Buckner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina. Dr. Buckner has performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#62 in South Carolina) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 55 procedures.
In South Carolina, Dr. Buckner performs below average in knee (44 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Buckner's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 80% of reported Medicare volume.
Mt Pleasant is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Mt Pleasant area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Buckner first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Buckner's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
How Dr. Buckner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Buckner
How does Dr. Buckner's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Buckner has performed 55 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. Buckner ranks #75 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Buckner perform?
Dr. Buckner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Buckner in Mt Pleasant?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Mt Pleasant 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. Buckner 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. Buckner's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 55 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Buckner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Buckner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Buckner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Buckner is affiliated with Mount Pleasant Hospital, Roper Hospital, Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkely Inc, Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital.
How does Dr. Buckner compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mt Pleasant?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Mt Pleasant, Dr. Buckner ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Mt Pleasant has 451 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Buckner practices?
Mount Pleasant Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Roper Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkely Inc (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina
Dr. Buckner's 55 Medicare procedures are below the Mt Pleasant average of 161. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mt Pleasant.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John McCrosson | 451 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Harold Schutte | 185 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brodie McKoy | 96 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. William Carroll | 20 | Knee |
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