Dr. Timothy McGarry, M.D.
Contact & Location
276-525-4377
Bristol, VA 24202
Dr. McGarry performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #108 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. McGarry
Practice. Dr. Timothy McGarry is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bristol, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 30 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 41 procedures in all. That is #108 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 102 in 2013 and stands at 41 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. McGarry practices across state lines. Dr. McGarry also holds hospital privileges in VA and TN, a practice that extends beyond Virginia.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 34 | 68 |
| 2014 | 29 | 66 |
| 2015 | 17 | 60 |
| 2016 | 14 | 43 |
| 2017 | 17 | 35 |
| 2018 | 16 | 32 |
| 2019 | 0 | 27 |
| 2020 | 13 | 23 |
| 2021 | 12 | 30 |
| 2022 | 0 | 28 |
| 2023 | 12 | 31 |
| 2024 | 11 | 30 |
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. McGarry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McGarry's recorded volume peaked at 102 procedures in 2013 and stood at 41 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. McGarry
How does Dr. McGarry's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. McGarry has performed 41 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. McGarry ranks #137 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McGarry perform?
Dr. McGarry's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. McGarry's practice located?
Dr. McGarry practices in Bristol, Virginia. The office is located at 21371 Forsythe Rd, Bristol, VA 24202. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. McGarry for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. McGarry 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. McGarry's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 41 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. McGarry's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. McGarry's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 102 procedures in 2013 and was 41 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. McGarry perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McGarry's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. McGarry affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McGarry is affiliated with Johnston Memorial Hospital, Bristol Regional Medical Center, Smyth County Community Hospital, Russell County Hospital, Clinch Valley Medical Center. Dr. McGarry maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McGarry practices?
Johnston Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bristol Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Smyth County Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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