Dr. Evan Tavakoli, M.D.
Contact & Location
541-997-7104
Florence, OR 97439
Boston, MA 02115
Dr. Tavakoli performs more hip replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #74 of 92 ranked hip surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Tavakoli
Practice. Dr. Evan Tavakoli is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cortez, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 18 hip replacements. That is #74 in Colorado for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 26 in 2022 and stands at 18 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Cortez has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Tavakoli also holds hospital privileges in OR and TX and ND, a practice that extends beyond Colorado.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Tavakoli Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tavakoli's recorded volume peaked at 26 procedures in 2022 and stood at 18 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 Hip Replacement
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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tavakoli
How does Dr. Tavakoli's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Tavakoli has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Tavakoli ranks #142 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tavakoli perform?
Dr. Tavakoli's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Tavakoli's practice located?
Dr. Tavakoli's current practice address is in Florence, OR. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Tavakoli's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Cortez, Colorado.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Tavakoli 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Tavakoli's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 18 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. Tavakoli's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Tavakoli's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 26 procedures in 2022 and was 18 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tavakoli affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tavakoli is affiliated with Peace Harbor Medical Center, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Trinity Hospitals. Dr. Tavakoli maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tavakoli practices?
Peace Harbor Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Trinity Hospitals (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cortez, Colorado
Dr. Tavakoli's 18 Medicare procedures are below the Cortez average of 25. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cortez.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Braden Jones | 31 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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