Dr. Michael Farr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Havre, Montana. In 2023, Dr. Farr completed 29 knee replacements (#24 in Montana), 16 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements — totaling 59 Medicare-verified procedures.
Dr. Farr's 59 Medicare procedures are near the Montana median of 52. The state has 45 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Farr
How does Dr. Farr's procedure volume compare to other Montana surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Farr 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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.
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