Dr. Christopher Young, M. D.
Contact & Location
501-321-2663
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Dr. Young performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Young
Dr. Christopher Young is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hot Springs, Arkansas. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Young completed 70 knee replacements (#16 in Arkansas), 33 hip replacements, and 23 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 126 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Arkansas, Dr. Young performs above the state average in knee (70 vs 47), near the state average in hip (33 vs 35), near the state average in shoulder (23 vs 23).
Dr. Young performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (70 cases), followed by hip replacements (33) and shoulder replacements (23).
Hot Springs is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Hot Springs area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Young's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 176 procedures in 2018 before settling at 126 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Young's 70 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 31 | 77 | 42 |
| 2014 | 41 | 78 | 53 |
| 2015 | 35 | 74 | 48 |
| 2016 | 37 | 69 | 51 |
| 2017 | 35 | 89 | 48 |
| 2018 | 48 | 94 | 34 |
| 2019 | 45 | 77 | 40 |
| 2020 | 30 | 88 | 25 |
| 2021 | 28 | 73 | 23 |
| 2022 | 30 | 88 | 23 |
| 2023 | 33 | 53 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 70 | 23 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Young Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Young's recorded volume peaked at 176 procedures in 2018 and stood at 126 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Young
How does Dr. Young's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Young has performed 126 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Arkansas average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Young ranks #15 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Young perform?
Dr. Young performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (70 cases), hip replacement (33 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Young with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Young ranks #16 in Arkansas for knee replacement with 70 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 89 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Young in Hot Springs?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Hot Springs in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Arkansas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Young represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Young's total volume across all insurers at roughly 410 to 520 procedures against the 126 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Young's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Young's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 176 procedures in 2018 and was 126 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. Young perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Young's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (70 cases), hip replacement (33 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Young among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Young affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Young is affiliated with Chi St Vincent Hospital Hot Springs, Mena Regional Health System, Howard Memorial Hospital, Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia.
How does Dr. Young compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hot Springs?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Hot Springs, Dr. Young ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Young has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Young practices?
Chi St Vincent Hospital Hot Springs (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Dr. Young's 126 Medicare procedures are above the Hot Springs average of 46. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hot Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lawrence Dodd | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gordon Birk | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Trent Johnson | 24 | Knee |
| Dr. Justin Walden | 17 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Cari Cordell | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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