Dr. Christine Pui, M.D.
Contact & Location
952-993-3230
St Louis Park, MN 55426
Dr. Pui performs more knee replacement procedures than 92% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #11 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Pui
Dr. Christine Pui is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in St Louis Park, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Pui performed 64 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#11 in Minnesota) and 31 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 95 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Pui performs well above the state average in knee (64 vs 30), near the state average in hip (31 vs 26).
Dr. Pui's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (64 cases) and hip replacements (31 cases).
St Louis Park is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the St Louis Park area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Pui extend back to 2014, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 26 to 95 in the most recent data, a 265% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pui's 64 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 15 |
| 2015 | 19 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 | 20 |
| 2018 | 16 | 25 |
| 2019 | 32 | 66 |
| 2020 | 26 | 58 |
| 2021 | 40 | 60 |
| 2022 | 64 | 55 |
| 2023 | 46 | 78 |
| 2024 | 31 | 64 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Pui Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pui's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 265% from 26 procedures in 2014 to 95 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pui
How does Dr. Pui's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Pui has performed 95 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pui ranks #17 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pui perform?
Dr. Pui's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Pui with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Pui ranks #11 in Minnesota for knee replacement with 64 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 187 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pui in St Louis Park?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park 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 Minnesota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pui 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Pui's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 400 procedures against the 95 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.
Has Dr. Pui's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pui's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2014 to 95 in the most recent data, a 265% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 124 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Pui perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pui's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pui affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pui is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital.
How does Dr. Pui compare to other orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park, Dr. Pui ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Pui has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pui practices?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3 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 St Louis Park, Minnesota
Dr. Pui's 95 Medicare procedures are above the St Louis Park average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in St Louis Park.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Sveom | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hebert | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Levi Brown | 40 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Johnson | 36 | Hip, Knee |
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