Dr. Christine Stairs, MD
Dr. Christine Stairs is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jasper, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Stairs has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#122 in Indiana) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Stairs performs below average in knee (27 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Stairs's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (17 cases).
Jasper is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Jasper area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Stairs first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Stairs's 27 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. Stairs Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Jasper, IN 47546
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stairs has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stairs
How does Dr. Stairs's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Stairs has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Indiana average is 60 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Stairs ranks #118 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stairs perform?
Dr. Stairs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stairs in Jasper?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Jasper 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 Indiana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stairs 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. Stairs's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Stairs perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stairs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stairs affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stairs is affiliated with Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
How does Dr. Stairs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jasper?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Jasper, Dr. Stairs ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Stairs is among the highest-volume surgeons in Jasper.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stairs practices?
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, Inc (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Jasper, Indiana
Dr. Stairs's 44 Medicare procedures are above the Jasper average of 38. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jasper.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Woebkenberg | 59 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Eby | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Randall Norris | 31 | Knee |
| Dr. Brian Blessinger | 11 | Knee |
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