Dr. Cory Knecht, MD
Contact & Location
Kingsport, TN 37660
Dr. Cory Knecht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Knecht has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#144 in Tennessee) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In Tennessee, Dr. Knecht performs below average in knee (17 vs 46 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Knecht's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Kingsport is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Kingsport area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Knecht first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Knecht's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Knecht Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee 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. Knecht
How does Dr. Knecht's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Knecht has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Tennessee average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Knecht ranks #152 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Knecht perform?
Dr. Knecht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Knecht in Kingsport?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport 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 Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Knecht 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. Knecht's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Knecht perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Knecht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Knecht affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Knecht is affiliated with Holston Valley Medical Center.
How does Dr. Knecht compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Kingsport, Dr. Knecht ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Knecht is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kingsport.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Knecht practices?
Holston Valley Medical Center (3 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 Kingsport, Tennessee
Dr. Knecht's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Kingsport average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kingsport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Park | 135 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jared Cordon | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bruce Miller | 25 | Knee |
| Dr. Todd Horton | 24 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffery France | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. Lindsay Remy | 15 | Knee |
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