Dr. Tyson Christensen, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Tyson Christensen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Farmington, New Mexico. In 2023, Dr. Christensen completed 27 knee replacements (#25 in New Mexico), 14 hip replacements, and 13 shoulder replacements — 54 total Medicare-verified procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
27 verified cases
#25 in New Mexico
Hip Replacement
14 verified cases
#19 in New Mexico
Shoulder Replacement
13 verified cases
#8 in New Mexico

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Christensen

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (54 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Christensen, 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: 505-327-1400
2300 E 30th St Ste 101
Farmington, NM 87401
NPI: 1326454125
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 12 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.