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Dr. John L. Graves, MD

(2249 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Virginia School of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: injuries, shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, and more.

1915 Lendew Street
Greensboro, NC 27408

(336) 275-3325

Dr. John L. Graves, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. John L. Graves, MD is affiliated with Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center, EmergeOrtho, SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS PA, LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC and Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center.

Office Locations

Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

1915 Lendew Street
Greensboro, NC 27408

(336) 275-3325

(336) 275-5346

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Some issues Dr. John L. Graves, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2023

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Top 10%

By Affordability:

trigger point injection

In 2023, Dr. John L. Graves, MD had a list price for trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2012, Dr. John L. Graves, MD performed more injections, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	321
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	727
hip imaging	60
hospital care	28
injections	380
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	185
pain management	59
pelvic imaging	78
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	303

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	465
doctor visit	789
hip imaging	77
hospital care	55
injections	533
inpatient care	55
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	195
pain management	55
pelvic imaging	100
reconstructive surgery	33
spinal procedures	31
X-rays	326

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	44
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	409
doctor visit	626
hip imaging	52
hospital care	33
injections	447
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	129
pain management	38
pelvic imaging	68
reconstructive surgery	14
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	209

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	47
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	437
doctor visit	671
hip imaging	57
hospital care	21
injections	487
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	125
pain management	32
pelvic imaging	72
reconstructive surgery	11
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	220

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	74
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	507
doctor visit	749
hospital care	23
injections	554
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	27
musculoskeletal imaging	149
pain management	47
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	27
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	202

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	37
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	436
doctor visit	705
hospital care	17
injections	497
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	69
pain management	44
pelvic imaging	16
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	135

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	40
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	393
doctor visit	714
hospital care	13
injections	446
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	80
pain management	53
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	33
X-rays	132

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	36
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	397
doctor visit	682
injections	426
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	84
pain management	29
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	34
spinal procedures	32
X-rays	127

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	43
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	353
doctor visit	596
injections	381
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	95
pain management	28
reconstructive surgery	28
spinal procedures	48
X-rays	143

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	253
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	32
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	342
doctor visit	621
injections	366
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	53
pain management	24
reconstructive surgery	12
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	96

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	29
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	204
doctor visit	457
injections	237
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	64
pain management	33
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Greensboro, NC were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	387
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	15
doctor visit	667
hip imaging	61
hospital care	27
injections	432
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	111
pain management	40
pelvic imaging	47
reconstructive surgery	23
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	181

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	234
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	78
85 and over	36
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	146

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John L. Graves, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. John L. Graves, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1988)

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John L. Graves, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

EmergeOrtho

SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS PA

LEGACY HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC

Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John L. Graves, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 2249 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John L. Graves, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Greensboro, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John L. Graves, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$3,681 KNEES $1,286	Vanguard $958	Oxford $642	PPK $383	Juggerknot-Sports Medicine $142	Other $271
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$348 ATTUNE $133	ORTHOVISC $115	Knee $100
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$93 GLOBAL $93
Linvatec Corporation	$16 Linvatec Arthroscopy $16
Pfizer Inc.	$10 CELEBREX $10

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,829
Food and Beverage	$1,266
Education	$54

Biography

Dr. John Graves is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Greensboro, NC. On average, patients gave Dr. Graves a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: knee problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and general orthopedics. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia, Dr. Graves attended medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with EmergeOrtho and Guilford Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD in 2021

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John L. Graves, MD From 2012 - 2022

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