Dr. John Krumme, M.D.
Contact & Location
505-272-2231
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Kansas City, MO 64111
Kansas City, MO 64108
Leawood, KS 66211
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Dr. Krumme performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 38 ranked knee surgeons in New Mexico.
About Dr. Krumme
Practice. Dr. John Krumme is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The latest annual CMS data records 58 knee replacements and 31 hip replacements, 89 procedures in all. That is #9 in New Mexico for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 89, up 368%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 58 procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Dr. Krumme also holds hospital privileges in NM and KS and MO, a practice that extends beyond New Mexico.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 37 |
| 2024 | 31 | 58 |
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. Krumme Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Krumme's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 368% from 19 procedures in 2022 to 89 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Krumme
How does Dr. Krumme's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Krumme has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the New Mexico average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Krumme ranks #9 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Krumme perform?
Dr. Krumme's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Krumme with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Krumme ranks #9 in New Mexico for knee replacement with 58 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 45 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Krumme 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. Krumme 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. Krumme's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 380 procedures against the 89 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. Krumme's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Krumme's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2022 to 89 in the most recent data, a 368% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 89 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Krumme perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Krumme's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Krumme affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Krumme is affiliated with Unm Hospital, Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute, St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City, Adventhealth Shawnee Mission. Dr. Krumme maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Krumme compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque?
Among the 24 orthopedic surgeons in Albuquerque, Dr. Krumme ranks #5 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. Krumme practices?
Unm Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute (hip/knee complication rate better than national average); St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City (4 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. Krumme's 89 Medicare procedures are below the Albuquerque average of 107. 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. Arnold Kiburz | 80 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Patrick Gilligan | 77 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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