Dr. Marshall Baca is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carlsbad, New Mexico. In 2023, Dr. Baca performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #24 in New Mexico.
Dr. Baca recorded 31 Medicare fee-for-service procedures in 2023. Medicare data represents approximately one-third of all joint replacements nationwide, so these counts reflect only a portion of a surgeon's full practice. New Mexico has 47 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.
Dr. Baca's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 31 verified procedures in 2023. 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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Baca
How does Dr. Baca's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Baca performed 31 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. Baca ranks #32 out of 47 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 31 verified procedures in 2023. 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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 31 procedures shown here.
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