Dr. Michael Farr, D.O.
Dr. Michael Farr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Havre, Montana. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Farr has completed 29 knee replacements (#24 in Montana), 16 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 59 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Montana, Dr. Farr performs below average in knee (29 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 54 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Farr performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (29 cases), followed by hip replacements (16) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Farr is the only orthopedic surgeon in Havre represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Farr extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 25 to 59 in the most recent data, a 136% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Farr's 29 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. Farr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Montana state average.
Contact & Location
Havre, MT 59501
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Farr's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 136% from 25 procedures in 2013 to 59 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Farr
How does Dr. Farr's procedure volume compare to other Montana surgeons?
Dr. Farr has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Montana average is 81 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Farr ranks #21 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in Montana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Farr perform?
Dr. Farr performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Farr's practice located?
Dr. Farr practices in Havre, Montana. The office is located at 20 13th St W, Havre, MT 59501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Farr for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Farr 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. Farr's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 59 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Farr's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Farr's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2013 to 59 in the most recent data, a 136% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 81 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Farr perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Farr's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Farr among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Farr affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Farr is affiliated with Northern Montana Hospital, Phillips County Medical Center, Logan Health - Chester, Big Sandy Medical Center, Great Falls Clinic Hospital.
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