Dr. Erik Stapleton, D.O.
Contact & Location
Ronceverte, WV 24970
Dr. Erik Stapleton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ronceverte, West Virginia. Dr. Stapleton has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #45 in West Virginia.
In West Virginia, Dr. Stapleton performs below average in knee (12 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Stapleton's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 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. Stapleton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ronceverte represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Stapleton first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Stapleton's 12 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Stapleton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stapleton
How does Dr. Stapleton's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Stapleton has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The West Virginia average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Stapleton ranks #53 out of 57 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stapleton perform?
Dr. Stapleton's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Stapleton's practice located?
Dr. Stapleton practices in Ronceverte, West Virginia. The office is located at 1322 Maplewood Ave Ste A, Ronceverte, WV 24970. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Stapleton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stapleton 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. Stapleton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
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