Dr. Brian Robinson, M.D.
Contact & Location
575-534-1919
Silver City, NM 88061
Dr. Robinson performs more knee replacement procedures than 34% of orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 38 ranked knee surgeons in New Mexico.
About Dr. Robinson
Practice. Dr. Brian Robinson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Silver City, New Mexico. The latest annual CMS data records 30 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 49 procedures in all. That is #25 in New Mexico for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 60 in 2013 and stands at 49 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 39 | 0 |
| 2014 | 22 | 21 | 16 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 26 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 28 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 | 29 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 30 | 0 |
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. Robinson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Robinson's recorded volume peaked at 60 procedures in 2013 and stood at 49 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Robinson
How does Dr. Robinson's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Robinson has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New Mexico average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Robinson ranks #21 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Robinson perform?
Dr. Robinson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Robinson's practice located?
Dr. Robinson practices in Silver City, New Mexico. The office is located at 1268 E 32nd Street, Silver City, NM 88061. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Robinson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Robinson 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. Robinson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 210 procedures against the 49 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. Robinson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Robinson's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 60 procedures in 2013 and was 49 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Robinson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Robinson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robinson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Robinson is affiliated with Gila Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Robinson practices?
Gila Regional Medical Center (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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