Dr. William Magee, M.D.
Contact & Location
Colville, WA 99114
Dr. William Magee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Colville, Washington. Dr. Magee has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #135 in Washington.
In Washington, Dr. Magee performs below average in knee (13 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Magee's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 13 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. Magee is the only orthopedic surgeon in Colville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Magee's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2013 before settling at 13 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Magee's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Magee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Magee's recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2013 and stood at 13 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Magee
How does Dr. Magee's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Magee has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Magee ranks #185 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Magee perform?
Dr. Magee's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Magee's practice located?
Dr. Magee practices in Colville, Washington. The office is located at 1200 E Columbia Ave, Colville, WA 99114. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Magee for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Magee 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. Magee's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Magee's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Magee's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2013 and was 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Magee affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Magee is affiliated with Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, Ferry County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Magee practices?
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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