Dr. Garth Wright, M.D.
Dr. Garth Wright is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Charles Town, West Virginia. Dr. Wright has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#37 in West Virginia) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 30 procedures.
In West Virginia, Dr. Wright performs below average in knee (17 vs 36 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Wright's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Wright is the only orthopedic surgeon in Charles Town represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Wright's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 59 procedures in 2013 before settling at 30 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Wright's 17 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 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. Wright Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Charles Town, WV 25414
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wright's recorded volume peaked at 59 procedures in 2013 and stood at 30 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. Wright
How does Dr. Wright's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Wright has performed 30 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. Wright ranks #31 out of 57 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wright perform?
Dr. Wright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Wright's practice located?
Dr. Wright practices in Charles Town, West Virginia. The office is located at 912 Somerset Blvd, Charles Town, WV 25414. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Wright for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wright 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. Wright's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 30 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Wright's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wright's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 59 procedures in 2013 and was 30 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. Wright perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wright affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Jefferson Medical Center, Berkeley Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wright practices?
Jefferson Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Berkeley Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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