Dr. Philip Wessinger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Simpsonville, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Wessinger performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#95 in South Carolina) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
Dr. Wessinger recorded 32 Medicare fee-for-service procedures in 2023. Medicare data represents approximately one-third of all joint replacements nationwide, so these counts reflect only a portion of a surgeon's full practice. South Carolina has 151 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.
Dr. Wessinger's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (19 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Wessinger is the only orthopedic surgeon in Simpsonville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wessinger
How does Dr. Wessinger's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Wessinger performed 32 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Carolina average is 78 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Wessinger ranks #101 out of 151 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wessinger perform?
Dr. Wessinger's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Wessinger's practice located?
Dr. Wessinger practices in Simpsonville, South Carolina. The office is located at 727 Se Main St, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Wessinger for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wessinger represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Wessinger's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
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