How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in New Mexico?

Our New Mexico directory includes 45 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,519 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico?

Christopher R Hanosh, MD in Albuquerque is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico with 155 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in New Mexico have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in New Mexico are: Albuquerque (24 surgeons), Las Cruces (4 surgeons), Farmington (4 surgeons), Santa Fe (2 surgeons), Roswell (2 surgeons). New Mexico has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 11 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in New Mexico?

New Mexico orthopedic surgeons performed 1,559 knee replacements, 709 hip replacements, and 251 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many New Mexico surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in New Mexico?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in New Mexico, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 45 surgeons in our New Mexico rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in New Mexico?

For Medicare beneficiaries in New Mexico, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked New Mexico surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for New Mexico?

Our New Mexico surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

45+ Orthopedic Surgeons in New Mexico

1

State Rank

NPI: 1922065119

Christopher R Hanosh, MD

Albuquerque

NM

155

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 71

Knee 84

2

State Rank

NPI: 1417950460

John A Garcia, M.D.

Santa Fe

NM

153

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 92

Knee 61

3

State Rank

NPI: 1558400572

Krishna R Tripuraneni, MD

Albuquerque

NM

153

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 61

Knee 92

4

State Rank

NPI: 1598085680

Jonathon Struemph, MD

Las Cruces

NM

125

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 31

Knee 75

Shoulder 19

5

State Rank

NPI: 1598749061

Jason Lucas, DO

Farmington

NM

113

Verified Cases

#5

State

Knee 85

Shoulder 28

6

State Rank

NPI: 1396913729

Patrick D Mulkey, MD

Albuquerque

NM

99

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 59

Knee 40

7

State Rank

NPI: 1407020597

Joshua T Carothers, MD

Albuquerque

NM

98

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 15

Knee 83

8

State Rank

NPI: 1245223569

Robert E Schwartz, MD

Roswell

NM

96

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 36

Knee 45

Shoulder 15

9

State Rank

NPI: 1689092520

John W Krumme, MD

Albuquerque

NM

89

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 31

Knee 58

10

State Rank

NPI: 1386834935

Arnold J Kiburz, MD

Albuquerque

NM

80

Verified Cases

#10

State

Knee 59

Shoulder 21

11

State Rank

NPI: 1043638802

Patrick Gilligan

Albuquerque

NM

77

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 36

Knee 41

12

State Rank

NPI: 1487624961

Mark E Werner, MD

Albuquerque

NM

75

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 45

Knee 30

13

State Rank

NPI: 1891773339

Daniel W Junick, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

75

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 21

Knee 54

14

State Rank

NPI: 1891924668

Albuquerque

NM

64

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 23

Knee 41

18

State Rank

NPI: 1003012493

Carl J Gilmore, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

61

Verified Cases

#18

State

Knee 49

Shoulder 12

19

State Rank

NPI: 1083641807

Las Cruces

NM

39

Verified Cases

#25

State

Knee 39

26

State Rank

NPI: 1629423223

Ugonna E Ezeh, D.O.

Las Cruces

NM

37

Verified Cases

#26

State

Hip 14

Knee 23

27

State Rank

NPI: 1679596977

Damen M Sacoman, MD

Albuquerque

NM

36

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 36

28

State Rank

NPI: 1861464844

Douglas R Dodson, D.O.

Alamogordo

NM

35

Verified Cases

#28

State

Knee 35

29

State Rank

NPI: 1477832517

Chenthuran Deivaraju, M.D

Las Cruces

NM

33

Verified Cases

#29

State

Hip 16

Knee 17

30

State Rank

NPI: 1407073687

Adam C Johnson, M.D.

Farmington

NM

33

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 33

31

State Rank

NPI: 1770858102

Ian Power, MD

Albuquerque

NM

33

Verified Cases

#31

State

Knee 13

Shoulder 20

32

State Rank

NPI: 1366448607

Dan Guttmann, M.D.

Taos

NM

28

Verified Cases

#32

State

Shoulder 28

33

State Rank

NPI: 1376520601

Marshall G Baca, M.D.

Carlsbad

NM

27

Verified Cases

#33

State

Knee 27

34

State Rank

NPI: 1386840775

Lindsey J Patman, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

22

Verified Cases

#34

State

Knee 22

35

State Rank

NPI: 1023069812

Earl A Latimer, M.D.

Roswell

NM

21

Verified Cases

#35

State

Knee 21

36

State Rank

NPI: 1720025737

Matthew W Mckinley, MD

Espanola

NM

20

Verified Cases

#36

State

Knee 20

37

State Rank

NPI: 1053796391

Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC

Albuquerque

NM

17

Verified Cases

#37

State

Knee 17

38

State Rank

NPI: 1316952864

Rick Gehlert, MD

Albuquerque

NM

16

Verified Cases

#38

State

Hip 16

39

State Rank

NPI: 1689017584

Horim Choi, MD

Artesia

NM

16

Verified Cases

#39

State

Knee 16

40

State Rank

NPI: 1316334089

Christopher Shultz, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

16

Verified Cases

#40

State

Shoulder 16

41

State Rank

NPI: 1073591509

John C Franco, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

15

Verified Cases

#41

State

Shoulder 15

42

State Rank

NPI: 1871512152

Brant A Bair, MD

Santa Fe

NM

14

Verified Cases

#42

State

Shoulder 14

43

State Rank

NPI: 1124140413

Donnie E Lujan, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

13

Verified Cases

#43

State

Shoulder 13

44

State Rank

NPI: 1467548008

Alberto A Bolanos, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

12

Verified Cases

#44

State

Knee 12

45

State Rank

NPI: 1982869228

Seth B Mccord, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

11

Verified Cases

#45

State

Hip 11

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