Dr. Christopher Warne, M.D.
Contact & Location
208-706-2663
Boise, ID 83702
Rochester, MN 55905
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Dr. Warne performs more knee replacement procedures than 36% of orthopedic surgeons in Idaho, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #33 of 52 ranked knee surgeons in Idaho.
About Dr. Warne
Practice. Dr. Christopher Warne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boise, Idaho. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements. That is #33 in Idaho for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Warne first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Boise has 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Warne also holds hospital privileges in ID and NJ, a practice that extends beyond Idaho.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 24 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Warne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Warne
How does Dr. Warne's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Warne has performed 24 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Idaho average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Warne ranks #51 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Warne perform?
Dr. Warne's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Warne in Boise?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Boise 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 Idaho surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Warne 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, which puts Dr. Warne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 100 procedures against the 24 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Warne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Warne is affiliated with St Luke'S Regional Medical Center, St Luke'S Nampa Medical Center, Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus. Dr. Warne maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Warne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boise?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Boise, Dr. Warne ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boise has 177 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Warne practices?
St Luke'S Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Nampa Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boise, Idaho
Dr. Warne's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Boise average of 108. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boise.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jenny Jin | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Colin Poole | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Kristensen | 149 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffry Menzner | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Daines | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Vaux | 59 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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