Dr. Karl Christoffersen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Karl Christoffersen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Cruz, California. In 2023, Dr. Christoffersen performed 58 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#101 in California) and 28 hip replacements (#156 in California), for a combined total of 86 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in California.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
58 verified cases
#101 in California
Hip Replacement
28 verified cases
#156 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Christoffersen

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (86 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Christoffersen, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 831-477-2325
2907 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
NPI: 1407835556
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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