Dr. Michael Myers, D.O.
Contact & Location
Glen Dale, WV 26038
Dr. Michael Myers is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Glen Dale, West Virginia. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Myers has performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#23 in West Virginia) and 18 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In West Virginia, Dr. Myers performs below average in knee (25 vs 41 avg), near average in shoulder (18 vs 22 avg).
Dr. Myers's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and shoulder replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Myers is the only orthopedic surgeon in Glen Dale represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Myers also maintains hospital privileges in WV and OH, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond West Virginia.
Medicare records for Dr. Myers extend back to 2018, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 43 in the most recent data, a 258% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Myers's 25 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. Myers Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Myers's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 258% from 12 procedures in 2018 to 43 in the most recent data.
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. Myers
How does Dr. Myers's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Myers has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the West Virginia average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Myers ranks #23 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Myers perform?
Dr. Myers's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and shoulder replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Myers's practice located?
Dr. Myers practices in Glen Dale, West Virginia. The office is located at 800 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV 26038. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Myers for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Myers 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. Myers's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Myers's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Myers's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2018 to 43 in the most recent data, a 258% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Myers perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Myers's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Myers affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Myers is affiliated with Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc, Wetzel County Hospital, Wheeling Hospital, Inc, Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West. Dr. Myers maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Myers practices?
Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Wheeling Hospital, Inc (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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