Dr. James Browne, M.D.
Contact & Location
434-243-3600
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Dr. Browne performs more knee replacement procedures than 97% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Browne
Practice. Dr. James Browne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charlottesville, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 191 knee replacements and 76 hip replacements, 267 procedures in all. That is #5 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 96 procedures a year to 267, up 178%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 191 procedures is more than 4x the national average of 45. That is #68 nationally.
Local context. Charlottesville has 15 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 | 30 | 66 |
| 2014 | 37 | 81 |
| 2015 | 45 | 82 |
| 2016 | 38 | 84 |
| 2017 | 54 | 92 |
| 2018 | 53 | 108 |
| 2019 | 63 | 99 |
| 2020 | 42 | 95 |
| 2021 | 67 | 108 |
| 2022 | 71 | 139 |
| 2023 | 96 | 172 |
| 2024 | 76 | 191 |
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. Browne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Browne's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 178% from 96 procedures in 2013 to 267 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Browne
How does Dr. Browne's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Browne has performed 267 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Browne ranks #9 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Browne perform?
Dr. Browne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (191 cases) and hip replacement (76 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Browne with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Browne ranks #5 in Virginia for knee replacement with 191 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 229 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Browne in Charlottesville?
Yes. There are 15 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. Browne 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. Browne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 910 to 1,130 procedures against the 267 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. Browne's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Browne's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 96 procedures in 2013 to 267 in the most recent data, a 178% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 268 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Browne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Browne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (191 cases), hip replacement (76 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Browne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Browne is affiliated with Uva Health Sciences Center, Augusta Health, Sentara Rmh Medical Center.
How does Dr. Browne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Charlottesville, Dr. Browne ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Browne has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Browne 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); Sentara Rmh Medical Center (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. Browne's 267 Medicare procedures are above the Charlottesville average of 166. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Charlottesville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Megan Swanson | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Quanjun Cui | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Edwards | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Duensing | 163 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Hall | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tracy Borsinger | 100 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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