How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in West Virginia?

Our West Virginia directory includes 45 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,338 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in West Virginia?

Jacob M Conjeski, M.D. in Morgantown is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in West Virginia with 138 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in West Virginia have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in West Virginia are: Morgantown (10 surgeons), Huntington (9 surgeons), Bridgeport (3 surgeons), Princeton (3 surgeons), Parkersburg (3 surgeons). West Virginia has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 16 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in West Virginia?

West Virginia orthopedic surgeons performed 1,504 knee replacements, 593 hip replacements, and 241 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many West Virginia surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in West Virginia?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in West Virginia: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in West Virginia?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in West Virginia, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 45 surgeons in our West Virginia rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in West Virginia?

For Medicare beneficiaries in West Virginia, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked West Virginia surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for West Virginia?

Our West Virginia surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

45+ Orthopedic Surgeons in West Virginia

1

State Rank

NPI: 1942509518

Jacob M Conjeski, M.D.

Morgantown

WV

138

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 45

Knee 93

2

State Rank

NPI: 1174563092

David L Waxman, MD

Bridgeport

WV

138

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 35

Knee 103

3

State Rank

NPI: 1891705521

Brian Hamlin

Morgantown

WV

121

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 33

Knee 88

4

State Rank

NPI: 1225133226

Frederick B Morgan, DO

Princeton

WV

113

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 22

Knee 91

5

State Rank

NPI: 1316171580

Matthew W Bullock, D.O.

Huntington

WV

105

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 35

Knee 70

6

State Rank

NPI: 1578711552

Christopher D Courtney, DO

Bridgeport

WV

101

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 42

Knee 59

7

State Rank

NPI: 1104914332

Adam E Klein, MD

Morgantown

WV

97

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 48

Knee 49

8

State Rank

NPI: 1750491080

Stephen B Whitfield, M.D.

Beckley

WV

96

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 25

Knee 59

Shoulder 12

9

State Rank

NPI: 1821057621

Ali Oliashirazi, MD

Huntington

WV

94

Verified Cases

#9

State

Knee 94

10

State Rank

NPI: 1548471584

Benjamin Frye, MD

Morgantown

WV

82

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 30

Knee 52

11

State Rank

NPI: 1417923731

George E Herriott, M.D.

Parkersburg

WV

80

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 19

Knee 43

Shoulder 18

12

State Rank

NPI: 1750640991

Alexander T Caughran, MD

Huntington

WV

78

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 26

Knee 52

13

State Rank

NPI: 1235105545

John J Mcelroy, M.D

Parkersburg

WV

78

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 23

Knee 55

14

State Rank

NPI: 1194820100

Philip J Branson, MD

Princeton

WV

78

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 20

Knee 58

15

State Rank

NPI: 1538187364

Steven C Lochow, M.D.

Huntington

WV

71

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 71

16

State Rank

NPI: 1881615557

Manuel E Molina, MD

Charleston

WV

69

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 27

Knee 42

17

State Rank

NPI: 1053388926

Nick L Zervos, M.D.

Morgantown

WV

65

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 18

Knee 36

Shoulder 11

18

State Rank

NPI: 1154841872

Nicholas D Higinbotham, DO

Princeton

WV

55

Verified Cases

#18

State

Knee 55

19

State Rank

NPI: 1063655470

Joshua B Sykes, M.D.

Bridgeport

WV

50

Verified Cases

#19

State

Shoulder 50

20

State Rank

NPI: 1629203229

Timothy R Murphy, M.D.

Morgantown

WV

49

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 23

Knee 26

21

State Rank

NPI: 1881765766

Joseph P Cincinnati, D.O.

Martinsburg

WV

48

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 12

Knee 36

22

State Rank

NPI: 1548502354

William D Mccormick, M.D.

South Charleston

WV

44

Verified Cases

#22

State

Shoulder 44

23

State Rank

NPI: 1982898185

Michael D Myers, D.O.

Glen Dale

WV

43

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 25

Shoulder 18

24

State Rank

NPI: 1649412578

Matthew D Stover, D.O.

South Charleston

WV

42

Verified Cases

#24

State

Hip 11

Knee 31

25

State Rank

NPI: 1962601062

Jeffrey M Abbott, DO

Wheeling

WV

36

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 16

Knee 20

26

State Rank

NPI: 1467548255

George K Bal, M.D.

Morgantown

WV

35

Verified Cases

#26

State

Shoulder 35

27

State Rank

NPI: 1386899664

Chad J Micucci, M.D.

Morgantown

WV

28

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 28

28

State Rank

NPI: 1457372112

David E Ede, MD

Charleston

WV

27

Verified Cases

#28

State

Hip 12

Knee 15

29

State Rank

NPI: 1669543567

Troy D Foster, DO

Martinsburg

WV

27

Verified Cases

#29

State

Knee 27

30

State Rank

NPI: 1225252604

Felix H Cheung, MD

Huntington

WV

24

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 24

31

State Rank

NPI: 1396726550

Stephen R Alatis, DO

Weirton

WV

21

Verified Cases

#31

State

Knee 21

32

State Rank

NPI: 1528223369

John M Tabit, D.O.

Beckley

WV

21

Verified Cases

#32

State

Knee 21

33

State Rank

NPI: 1396057527

Jarrod R Smith, M.D.

Huntington

WV

20

Verified Cases

#33

State

Knee 20

34

State Rank

NPI: 1295807725

Dante A Marra, MD

Triadelphia

WV

17

Verified Cases

#34

State

Knee 17

35

State Rank

NPI: 1689885600

Matthew Dietz, MD

Morgantown

WV

16

Verified Cases

#35

State

Knee 16

36

State Rank

NPI: 1104145135

Freddie D Persinger, D.O.

South Charleston

WV

15

Verified Cases

#36

State

Knee 15

37

State Rank

NPI: 1891795209

John J Jasko, M.D.

Huntington

WV

15

Verified Cases

#37

State

Shoulder 15

38

State Rank

NPI: 1154392983

Garth B Wright, M.D.

Charles Town

WV

14

Verified Cases

#38

State

Knee 14

39

State Rank

NPI: 1104998715

John W Buschman, DO

Martinsburg

WV

14

Verified Cases

#39

State

Shoulder 14

40

State Rank

NPI: 1013968742

John D Crompton, M.D.

Huntington

WV

13

Verified Cases

#40

State

Knee 13

41

State Rank

NPI: 1679589196

William R Post, MD

Morgantown

WV

13

Verified Cases

#41

State

Knee 13

42

State Rank

NPI: 1134186836

Luis E Bolano, M.D.

Huntington

WV

13

Verified Cases

#42

State

Shoulder 13

43

State Rank

NPI: 1679508337

Walid H Azzo, MD.PH.D.

Bluefield

WV

12

Verified Cases

#43

State

Knee 12

44

State Rank

NPI: 1982675054

Richard E Topping, MD

Elkins

WV

11

Verified Cases

#44

State

Knee 11

45

State Rank

NPI: 1457707804

Alexander Conti, MD

Parkersburg

WV

11

Verified Cases

#45

State

Shoulder 11

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