Dr. Zachary Dipaolo
Contact & Location
843-777-7900
Florence, SC 29506
Dr. Dipaolo performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 53 ranked shoulder surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Dipaolo
Practice. Dr. Zachary Dipaolo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Florence, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 27 shoulder replacements. That is #22 in South Carolina for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 27, up 125%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Florence has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 27 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Dipaolo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in South Carolina
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dipaolo's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 125% from 12 procedures in 2021 to 27 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dipaolo
How does Dr. Dipaolo's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Dipaolo has performed 27 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. Dipaolo ranks #113 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dipaolo perform?
Dr. Dipaolo's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 27 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dipaolo in Florence?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Florence 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. Dipaolo 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Dipaolo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 27 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. Dipaolo's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dipaolo's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2021 to 27 in the most recent data, a 125% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 27 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dipaolo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dipaolo is affiliated with Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Musc Health Marion Medical Center, Mcleod Health Clarendon, Mcleod Health Cheraw.
How does Dr. Dipaolo compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Florence?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Florence, Dr. Dipaolo ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Florence has 173 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dipaolo practices?
Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Musc Health Marion Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mcleod Health Clarendon (3 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 Florence, South Carolina
Dr. Dipaolo's 27 Medicare procedures are below the Florence average of 95. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Florence.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Chad Thurman | 173 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Denton | 136 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Rodney Alan | 105 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Palutsis | 34 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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