Dr. Wesley Parker, M.D.
Contact & Location
864-454-7422
Greer, SC 29650
Dr. Parker performs more knee replacement procedures than 49% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #61 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Parker
Practice. Dr. Wesley Parker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greer, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 44 knee replacements and 42 hip replacements, 86 procedures in all. That is #61 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Parker first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 44 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Greer has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 80 procedures in 2023 and 86 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Parker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Parker has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Parker
How does Dr. Parker's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Parker has performed 86 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the South Carolina average of 76 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Parker ranks #52 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Parker perform?
Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Parker in Greer?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Greer 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. Parker 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. Parker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 360 procedures against the 86 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.
Does Dr. Parker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Parker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Parker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center.
How does Dr. Parker compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greer?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Greer, Dr. Parker ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Greer has 215 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Parker practices?
Spartanburg Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Pelham Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cherokee Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Greer, South Carolina
Dr. Parker's 86 Medicare procedures are below the Greer average of 106. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greer.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brayton Shirley | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frank Armocida | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathanael Adams | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Keith Lonergan | 46 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Leong | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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