Dr. Joshua Christensen, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joshua Christensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Christensen performed 26 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#15 in Kentucky) and 15 knee replacements (#87 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
26 verified cases
#15 in Kentucky
Knee Replacement
15 verified cases
#87 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Christensen

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

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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: 502-636-4900
3 Audubon Plaza Dr Ste 430
Louisville, KY 40217
NPI: 1053622977
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 16 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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.
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