Dr. Christopher Tipton, M.D.
Contact & Location
601-883-3553
Vicksburg, MS 39183
Dr. Tipton performs more knee replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #55 of 58 ranked knee surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Tipton
Practice. Dr. Christopher Tipton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements. That is #55 in Mississippi for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Dr. Tipton first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 15 procedures in 2023 and 13 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. Tipton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tipton 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 Knee Replacement
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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tipton
How does Dr. Tipton's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Tipton has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Tipton ranks #71 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tipton perform?
Dr. Tipton's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Tipton's practice located?
Dr. Tipton practices in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The office is located at 2100 Highway 61 N, Vicksburg, MS 39183. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Tipton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Tipton 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. Tipton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 13 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. Tipton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tipton is affiliated with Merit Health River Region.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tipton practices?
Merit Health River Region (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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