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Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD

Accepting New Patients

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine

206 Cornelia Street Suite 201
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

(518) 561-5516

Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD is an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UVM Medical Group.

Office Locations

UVM Medical Group

206 Cornelia Street Suite 201
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

(518) 561-5516

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

open rotator cuff repair

In 2023, Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD performed more open rotator cuff repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

arthroscopic meniscus surgery

In 2023, Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD had a list price for arthroscopic meniscectomy, arthroscopic meniscus surgery, meniscectomy (meniscus removal), meniscus surgery, rotator cuff repair, and rotator cuff surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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 Affordability:

shoulder surgery

In 2012, Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD had a list price for shoulder surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2012 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, lower extremity surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
doctor visit	461
emergency care	17
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	33
hospital care	25
injections	30
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	75
lower extremity surgery	75
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	324
open surgery	35
reconstructive surgery	59
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	324

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
hip imaging	31
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	58
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	274
reconstructive surgery	35
X-rays	274

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	29
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	479
hip imaging	26
hospital care	51
injections	25
inpatient care	51
joint surgery	63
lower extremity surgery	63
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	177
reconstructive surgery	37
X-rays	177

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	35
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	523
hip imaging	19
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	27
musculoskeletal imaging	196
reconstructive surgery	52
X-rays	196

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	590
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	76
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	429
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	114
reconstructive surgery	20
spinal procedures	12
X-rays	126

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	159

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	32
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	429
hospital care	16
injections	41
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	129
reconstructive surgery	46
X-rays	129

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	20
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	406
hospital care	30
injections	39
inpatient care	30
joint surgery	96
lower extremity surgery	96
minimally invasive procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	120
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	70
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	120

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	498
injections	23
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	92
minimally invasive procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	185
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	61
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	185

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	19
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	416
joint surgery	51
lower extremity surgery	51
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	148
reconstructive surgery	39
X-rays	148

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	154

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	12
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	153
reconstructive surgery	34
X-rays	153

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	23
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	352
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	38
lower extremity surgery	38
musculoskeletal imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	38
X-rays	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	23
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated as an orthopedist in Plattsburgh, NY were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	31
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	446
emergency care	17
fracture surgery	17
hip imaging	27
hospital care	31
injections	31
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	64
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	167
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	44
spinal procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	19
X-rays	168

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	226
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	26
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UVM Medical Group

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, MVP Health Care, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Beech Street, ValueOptions, Three Rivers Provider Network, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), GEHA - The Affordable Network, TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health), Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY), TriCare for Life - Skilled Nursing Facility, Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Managed Physical Network (MPN).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

MVP Health Care

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Beech Street

ValueOptions

Three Rivers Provider Network

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

GEHA - The Affordable Network

TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)

Highmark Northeastern New York (Highmark NENY) (formerly BSNENY)

TriCare for Life - Skilled Nursing Facility

Aither (formerly Resolve) / St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Health (Medicare)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Managed Physical Network (MPN)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Charles Philip Volk, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Plattsburgh, NY.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$2,848 Sports Med Knee $940	Journey II XR $906	Other Trauma $360	Journey II BCS $172	Recon Knees $149	Other $321
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$2,087 Legion $539	REAL INTELLIGENCE $474	Navio Surgical System $314	Journey II BCS $174	REDAPT Revision Hip System $170	Other $416
Stryker Corporation	$1,830 Mako $640	TRIATHLON $528	KNEES $518	AIM (ADVANCED IMAGING MODALITY) $67	ACCOLADE $59	Other $18
ConforMIS, Inc.	$1,824 itotal CR $950	ALL $745	iTotal PS $128
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$259 PSI $153	Persona $71	BioWick X $35
Other	$525 TACTOSET $156	Knee $127	Truliant $93	Velys $74	STRATAFIX $50	Other $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,743
Travel and Lodging	$4,631

Biography

Dr. Charles Volk specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He most likely takes Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland, Dr. Volk attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Volk is affiliated with Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH). According to The University of Vermont Health Network, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Plattsburgh, NY.