Dr. Christopher Bush, M.D.
Contact & Location
833-667-3627
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Troy, MI 48098
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Novi, MI 48374
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Dr. Bush performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 36% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 58 ranked shoulder surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Bush
Practice. Dr. Christopher Bush is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 16 shoulder replacements. That is #37 in Michigan for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Dr. Bush first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Ann Arbor has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 17 procedures in 2023 and 16 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Bush Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bush has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Evidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bush
How does Dr. Bush's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Bush has performed 16 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bush ranks #215 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bush perform?
Dr. Bush's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Bush's practice located?
Dr. Bush's current practice address is in West Bloomfield, MI. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Bush's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bush 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Bush's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 60 procedures against the 16 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. Bush affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bush is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital.
How does Dr. Bush compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Ann Arbor?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Ann Arbor, Dr. Bush ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Ann Arbor has 98 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bush practices?
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospit (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital (2 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dr. Bush's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Ann Arbor average of 46. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Ann Arbor.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Urquhart | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Semaan | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Asheesh Bedi | 47 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Peter Schilling | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Carpenter | 19 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Bruce Miller | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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