Dr. David Doctor, MD
Dr. David Doctor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Las Cruces, New Mexico. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Doctor has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#35 in New Mexico) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 27 procedures.
In New Mexico, Dr. Doctor performs below average in knee (16 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Doctor's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Las Cruces is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Las Cruces area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Doctor extend back to 2014, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 27 in the most recent data, a 50% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Doctor's 16 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. Doctor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Contact & Location
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Doctor's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 50% from 18 procedures in 2014 to 27 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Doctor
How does Dr. Doctor's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Doctor has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Mexico average is 55 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Doctor ranks #33 out of 47 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Doctor perform?
Dr. Doctor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Doctor in Las Cruces?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all New Mexico surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Doctor 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. Doctor's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Doctor's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Doctor's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2014 to 27 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 37 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Doctor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Doctor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Doctor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces, Dr. Doctor ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Las Cruces has 100 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dr. Doctor's 27 Medicare procedures are below the Las Cruces average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Las Cruces.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathon Struemph | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chenthuran Deivaraju | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael McGuire | 41 | Knee |
| Dr. Ugonna Ezeh | 38 | Hip, Knee |
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