Knee
Dr. Christopher Bensen, MD
Dr. Christopher Bensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Key West, Florida. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Bensen has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #212 in Florida.
In Florida, Dr. Bensen performs below average in knee (32 vs 49 avg).
Dr. Bensen's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 32 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Bensen is the only orthopedic surgeon in Key West represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Bensen extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 32 in the most recent data, a 78% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Bensen's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Bensen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Florida state average.
Contact & Location
Key West, FL 33040
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bensen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 78% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 32 in the most recent data.
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. Bensen
How does Dr. Bensen's procedure volume compare to other Florida surgeons?
Dr. Bensen has performed 32 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Florida average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bensen ranks #343 out of 509 orthopedic surgeons in Florida.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bensen perform?
Dr. Bensen's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 32 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Bensen's practice located?
Dr. Bensen practices in Key West, Florida. The office is located at 1111 12th St, Key West, FL 33040. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bensen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bensen represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Bensen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Bensen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bensen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 32 in the most recent data, a 78% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 51 procedures in 2020.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bensen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bensen is affiliated with Lower Keys Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bensen practices?
Lower Keys Medical Center (4 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.
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