Dr. Robert Wills, M.D.
Contact & Location
804-730-2121
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Dr. Wills performs more knee replacement procedures than 22% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #142 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Wills
Practice. Dr. Robert Wills is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 21 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 33 procedures in all. That is #142 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume has held between 29 and 52 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Mechanicsville has 4 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 | 15 | 21 |
| 2014 | 24 | 26 |
| 2015 | 13 | 23 |
| 2016 | 13 | 25 |
| 2017 | 11 | 41 |
| 2018 | 17 | 29 |
| 2019 | 17 | 23 |
| 2020 | 11 | 29 |
| 2021 | 14 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 | 21 |
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. Wills Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wills's procedure volume has been consistent across 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 29 to 52 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Wills
How does Dr. Wills's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Wills has performed 33 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. Wills ranks #163 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wills perform?
Dr. Wills's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wills in Mechanicsville?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Mechanicsville 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. Wills 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. Wills's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 33 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. Wills's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wills's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 29 to 52 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Wills perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wills's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wills affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wills is affiliated with Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, Stafford Hospital, Llc, Mary Washington Hospital, Inc.
How does Dr. Wills compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mechanicsville?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Mechanicsville, Dr. Wills ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Wills is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mechanicsville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wills practices?
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Stafford Hospital, Llc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mary Washington Hospital, Inc (2 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 Mechanicsville, Virginia
Dr. Wills's 33 Medicare procedures are below the Mechanicsville average of 106. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mechanicsville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barton Harris | 243 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wells Stewart | 118 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thorp Davis | 29 | Shoulder |
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