Knee
Dr. Manish Patel, MD,FAAOS
Dr. Manish Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Franklin, Virginia. Dr. Patel has performed 491 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #1 in Virginia.
In Virginia, Dr. Patel performs well above average in knee (491 vs 58 avg).
Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 491 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. Patel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Franklin represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Patel extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 47 to 491 in the most recent data, a 945% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Patel's 491 verified procedures is more than 10x the national average of 45, ranking #3 nationally.
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. Patel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Franklin, VA 23851
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 945% from 47 procedures in 2013 to 491 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Patel
How does Dr. Patel's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Patel has performed 491 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 5x the Virginia average of 83 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Patel ranks #1 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Patel perform?
Dr. Patel's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 491 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Patel with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Patel ranks #1 in Virginia for knee replacement with 491 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 223 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Patel's practice located?
Dr. Patel practices in Franklin, Virginia. The office is located at 210 Fairview Drive, Franklin, VA 23851. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Patel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Patel 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. Patel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 491 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Patel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 47 procedures in 2013 to 491 in the most recent data, a 945% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 491 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Patel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Bon Secours Southside Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Patel practices?
Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center (3 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.
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