Dr. Ian Duensing, M.D.
Dr. Ian Duensing is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Duensing has performed 86 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#39 in Virginia) and 72 hip replacements, for a combined total of 158 procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Duensing performs above average in knee (86 vs 58 avg), above average in hip (72 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Duensing's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (86 cases) and hip replacements (72 cases).
Charlottesville is home to 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Charlottesville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Duensing first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Duensing's 86 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Duensing Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Duensing has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Duensing
How does Dr. Duensing's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Duensing has performed 158 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Virginia average of 83 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Duensing ranks #29 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Duensing perform?
Dr. Duensing's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases) and hip replacement (72 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Duensing in Charlottesville?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville 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. Duensing 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. Duensing's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 158 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Duensing perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Duensing's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases), hip replacement (72 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Duensing affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Duensing is affiliated with Uva Health Sciences Center, Augusta Health.
How does Dr. Duensing compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville, Dr. Duensing ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Charlottesville has 268 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Duensing practices?
Uva Health Sciences Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Augusta Health (4 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 Charlottesville, Virginia
Dr. Duensing's 158 Medicare procedures are below the Charlottesville average of 169. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlottesville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Browne | 268 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Megan Swanson | 193 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Edwards | 188 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Quanjun Cui | 156 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Hall | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Brown | 88 | Hip, Knee |
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