Dr. Bruce Byrd, M.D.
Contact & Location
540-552-7133
Christiansburg, VA 24073
Dr. Byrd performs more knee replacement procedures than 37% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Byrd
Practice. Dr. Bruce Byrd is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Christiansburg, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 25 hip replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #115 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Byrd first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Christiansburg has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Byrd also holds hospital privileges in VA and WV, a practice that extends beyond Virginia.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 54 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. Byrd Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Byrd
How does Dr. Byrd's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Byrd has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Byrd ranks #111 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Byrd perform?
Dr. Byrd's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (25 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Byrd in Christiansburg?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Christiansburg 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 Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Byrd 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. Byrd's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 230 procedures against the 54 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. Byrd perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Byrd's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (25 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Byrd affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Byrd is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Wythe County Community Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski, Princeton Community Hospital Assn Inc. Dr. Byrd maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Byrd compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Christiansburg?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Christiansburg, Dr. Byrd ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Byrd is among the highest-volume surgeons in Christiansburg.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Byrd practices?
Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wythe County Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (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 Christiansburg, Virginia
Dr. Byrd's 54 Medicare procedures are below the Christiansburg average of 55. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Christiansburg.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Harris | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christofer Catterson | 34 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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