Dr. Todd Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Todd Christensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Grass Valley, California. In 2023, Dr. Christensen performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#209 in California) and 11 hip replacements (#311 in California), for a combined total of 46 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
35 verified cases
#209 in California
Hip Replacement
11 verified cases
#311 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Christensen

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"Dr. Christensen, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 530-477-4480
280 Sierra College Dr Ste 105
Grass Valley, CA 95945
NPI: 1740294321
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.