Dr. Stephen Geary, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-454-7422
Greenville, SC 29615
Dr. Geary performs more knee replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Geary
Dr. Stephen Geary is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenville, South Carolina. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Geary performed 96 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #23 in South Carolina.
In South Carolina, Dr. Geary performs above the state average in knee (96 vs 58).
Dr. Geary's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 96 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Greenville is home to 20 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Greenville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Geary extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 38 to 96 in the most recent data, a 153% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Geary's 96 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 96 |
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. 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. Geary Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Geary's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 153% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 96 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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Geary
How does Dr. Geary's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Geary has performed 96 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Geary ranks #48 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Geary perform?
Dr. Geary's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 96 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Geary 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. Geary 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, which puts Dr. Geary's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 420 procedures against the 96 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. Geary's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Geary's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 96 in the most recent data, a 153% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 96 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Geary affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Geary is affiliated with Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Geary compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greenville?
Among the 20 orthopedic surgeons in Greenville, Dr. Geary ranks #7 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. Geary practices?
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars); 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. Geary's 96 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. James Cameron | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Finley | 124 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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