Dr. Richard Pectol, M.D.
Contact & Location
423-639-2103
Greeneville, TN 37745
About Dr. Pectol
Dr. Richard Pectol is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greeneville, Tennessee. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Pectol performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #121 in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, Dr. Pectol performs below the state average in knee (23 vs 46).
Dr. Pectol's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 23 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.
Dr. Pectol is the only orthopedic surgeon in Greeneville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Pectol's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 47 procedures in 2013 before settling at 23 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Pectol's 23 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)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 32 |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 | 0 | 25 |
| 2016 | 12 | 29 |
| 2017 | 0 | 24 |
| 2018 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 0 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 16 |
| 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 0 | 31 |
| 2024 | 0 | 23 |
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. Pectol Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pectol's recorded volume peaked at 47 procedures in 2013 and stood at 23 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pectol
How does Dr. Pectol's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Pectol has performed 23 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. Pectol ranks #170 out of 219 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pectol perform?
Dr. Pectol's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Pectol's practice located?
Dr. Pectol practices in Greeneville, Tennessee. The office is located at 223 N Main St, Greeneville, TN 37745. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pectol for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pectol 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. Pectol's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 23 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pectol's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Pectol's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 47 procedures in 2013 and was 23 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pectol affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pectol is affiliated with Greeneville Community Hospital, Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pectol practices?
Greeneville Community Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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