Dr. Ugonna Ezeh, D.O.
Contact & Location
575-532-9755
Las Cruces, NM 88011
Dr. Ezeh performs more knee replacement procedures than 21% of orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 38 ranked knee surgeons in New Mexico.
About Dr. Ezeh
Practice. Dr. Ugonna Ezeh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 37 procedures in all. That is #30 in New Mexico for knee replacement.
Trend. Dr. Ezeh first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Las Cruces has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 38 procedures in 2023 and 37 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Ezeh Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Mexico state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ezeh has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Ezeh
How does Dr. Ezeh's procedure volume compare to other New Mexico surgeons?
Dr. Ezeh has performed 37 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. Ezeh ranks #26 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in New Mexico.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ezeh perform?
Dr. Ezeh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ezeh in Las Cruces?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces 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. Ezeh 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. Ezeh's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 160 procedures against the 37 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.
Does Dr. Ezeh perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ezeh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ezeh affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ezeh is affiliated with Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Gila Regional Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center.
How does Dr. Ezeh compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Las Cruces, Dr. Ezeh ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Ezeh is among the highest-volume surgeons in Las Cruces.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ezeh practices?
Mountain View Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Gila Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dr. Ezeh's 37 Medicare procedures are below the Las Cruces average of 59. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Las Cruces.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathon Struemph | 125 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael McGuire | 39 | Knee |
| Dr. Chenthuran Deivaraju | 33 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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