Dr. Joshua Carothers, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joshua Carothers is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In 2023, Dr. Carothers performed 109 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#1 in New Mexico) and 40 hip replacements (#7 in New Mexico), for a combined total of 149 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in New Mexico.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
109 verified cases
#1 in New Mexico
Hip Replacement
40 verified cases
#7 in New Mexico

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Carothers

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (149 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Carothers, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 505-724-4300
201 Cedar St Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
NPI: 1407020597
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 18 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top New Mexico Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. John Garcia - Santa Fe 176 procedures
Dr. Christopher Hanosh - Albuquerque 141 procedures
Dr. Krishna Tripuraneni - Albuquerque 121 procedures
Dr. Robert Schwartz - Roswell 118 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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