Dr. Ian Power, M.D.
Contact & Location
505-724-4300
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Dr. Power performs more knee replacement procedures than 2% of orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 38 ranked knee surgeons in New Mexico.
About Dr. Power
Practice. Dr. Ian Power is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The latest annual CMS data records 20 shoulder replacements and 13 knee replacements, 33 procedures in all. That is #4 in New Mexico for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 21 procedures a year to 33, up 57%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Albuquerque has 24 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 21 |
| 2019 | 19 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 15 | 20 |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 13 | 20 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Power Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Power's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 57% from 21 procedures in 2018 to 33 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Power
How does Dr. Power's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Power has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Mexico average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Power ranks #31 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Power perform?
Dr. Power's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (20 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Power with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Power ranks #4 in New Mexico for shoulder replacement with 20 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 45 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Power in Albuquerque?
Yes. There are 24 orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque 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. Power 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Power's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 33 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. Power's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Power's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2018 to 33 in the most recent data, a 57% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Power perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Power's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (20 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Power affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Power is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.
How does Dr. Power compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque, Dr. Power ranks #16 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Albuquerque has 155 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Power practices?
Presbyterian Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Dr. Power's 33 Medicare procedures are below the Albuquerque average of 101. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Albuquerque.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Hanosh | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Krishna Tripuraneni | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Mulkey | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Carothers | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Krumme | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Arnold Kiburz | 80 | Knee, Shoulder |
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