Dr. Shannon Wolfe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Wolfe has performed 31 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#25 in Virginia) and 29 knee replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
Dr. Wolfe's 60 Medicare procedures are near the Virginia median of 60. The state has 223 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Wolfe's reported Medicare volume is split between shoulder replacements (31 cases) and knee replacements (29 cases).
Richmond is home to 27 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Richmond area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wolfe
How does Dr. Wolfe's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Wolfe has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Wolfe ranks #112 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wolfe perform?
Dr. Wolfe's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (31 cases) and knee replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wolfe in Richmond?
Yes. There are 27 orthopedic surgeons in Richmond 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. Wolfe 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. Wolfe's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 60 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Richmond, Virginia
Compare Dr. Wolfe's volume with other surgeons practicing in Richmond.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Wind | 323 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Nordt | 190 | Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Dobzyniak | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Colin Mudrick | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Hull | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anthony Shaia | 115 | Hip, Knee |
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