Knee
Dr. Walid Azzo, MD.PH.D.
Dr. Walid Azzo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bluefield, West Virginia. Dr. Azzo has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #39 in West Virginia.
In West Virginia, Dr. Azzo performs below average in knee (16 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Azzo's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 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. Azzo is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bluefield represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Azzo's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2013 before settling at 16 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Azzo's 16 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. Azzo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Bluefield, WV 24701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Azzo's recorded volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2013 and stood at 16 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. Azzo
How does Dr. Azzo's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Azzo has performed 16 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. Azzo ranks #44 out of 57 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Azzo perform?
Dr. Azzo's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Azzo's practice located?
Dr. Azzo practices in Bluefield, West Virginia. The office is located at 512 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Azzo for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Azzo 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. Azzo's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 16 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Azzo's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Azzo's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 67 procedures in 2013 and was 16 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. Azzo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Azzo is affiliated with Clinch Valley Medical Center. Dr. Azzo maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Azzo practices?
Clinch Valley Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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