Dr. Marshall Baca, M.D.
Contact & Location
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Dr. Marshall Baca is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carlsbad, New Mexico. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Baca has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #28 in New Mexico.
In New Mexico, Dr. Baca performs below average in knee (27 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Baca's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 27 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Baca is the only orthopedic surgeon in Carlsbad represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Baca's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2018 before settling at 27 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Baca's 27 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Baca Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Baca's recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2018 and stood at 27 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Baca
How does Dr. Baca's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Baca has performed 27 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. Baca ranks #33 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Baca perform?
Dr. Baca's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 27 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Baca's practice located?
Dr. Baca practices in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The office is located at 2411 Osborne Rd, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Baca for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Baca 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. Baca's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Baca's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Baca's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2018 and was 27 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Baca affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Baca is affiliated with Artesia General Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Baca practices?
Artesia General Hospital (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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