Dr. Craig McAsey, M.D.
Contact & Location
703-892-6500
Alexandria, VA 22306
Arlington, VA 22206
Lorton, VA 22079
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Dr. McAsey performs more knee replacement procedures than 83% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. McAsey
Practice. Dr. Craig McAsey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Alexandria, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 100 knee replacements and 92 hip replacements, 192 procedures in all. That is #30 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 61 procedures a year to 192, up 215%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 100 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Alexandria has 9 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | 41 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 34 | 23 |
| 2018 | 65 | 50 |
| 2019 | 86 | 74 |
| 2020 | 60 | 61 |
| 2021 | 73 | 62 |
| 2022 | 98 | 63 |
| 2023 | 81 | 80 |
| 2024 | 92 | 100 |
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. McAsey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McAsey's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 215% from 61 procedures in 2013 to 192 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. McAsey
How does Dr. McAsey's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. McAsey has performed 192 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. McAsey ranks #21 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McAsey perform?
Dr. McAsey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (100 cases) and hip replacement (92 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. McAsey in Alexandria?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Alexandria 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. McAsey 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. McAsey's total volume across all insurers at roughly 640 to 800 procedures against the 192 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. McAsey's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McAsey's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 61 procedures in 2013 to 192 in the most recent data, a 215% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 192 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. McAsey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McAsey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (100 cases), hip replacement (92 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. McAsey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McAsey is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.
How does Dr. McAsey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Alexandria?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Alexandria, Dr. McAsey ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. McAsey is among the highest-volume surgeons in Alexandria.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McAsey practices?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Virginia Hospital Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (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 Alexandria, Virginia
Dr. McAsey's 192 Medicare procedures are above the Alexandria average of 118. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Alexandria.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Hamilton | 248 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Fricka | 194 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Martinelli | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Kraekel | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Thompson | 25 | Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Bigach | 20 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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