How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in New Mexico?

Our New Mexico directory includes 47 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,570 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico?

John A Garcia, M.D. in Santa Fe is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico with 176 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in New Mexico have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in New Mexico are: Albuquerque (22 surgeons), Las Cruces (5 surgeons), Roswell (4 surgeons), Farmington (4 surgeons), Taos (4 surgeons). New Mexico has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 11 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in New Mexico?

New Mexico orthopedic surgeons performed 1,644 knee replacements, 708 hip replacements, and 218 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many New Mexico surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in New Mexico?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in New Mexico, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 47 surgeons in our New Mexico rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in New Mexico?

For Medicare beneficiaries in New Mexico, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked New Mexico surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for New Mexico?

Our New Mexico surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

47+ Orthopedic Surgeons in New Mexico

1

State Rank

NPI: 1417950460

John A Garcia, M.D.

Santa Fe

NM

176

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 97

Knee 79

2

State Rank

NPI: 1407020597

Joshua T Carothers, MD

Albuquerque

NM

149

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 40

Knee 109

3

State Rank

NPI: 1922065119

Christopher R Hanosh, MD

Albuquerque

NM

141

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 62

Knee 79

4

State Rank

NPI: 1558400572

Krishna R Tripuraneni, MD

Albuquerque

NM

121

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 51

Knee 70

5

State Rank

NPI: 1245223569

Robert E Schwartz, MD

Roswell

NM

118

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 34

Knee 54

Shoulder 30

6

State Rank

NPI: 1598085680

Jonathon Struemph, MD

Las Cruces

NM

100

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 28

Knee 72

7

State Rank

NPI: 1598749061

Jason Lucas, DO

Farmington

NM

99

Verified Cases

#7

State

Knee 75

Shoulder 24

8

State Rank

NPI: 1396913729

Patrick D Mulkey, MD

Albuquerque

NM

95

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 53

Knee 42

9

State Rank

NPI: 1891924668

Sean C Marvil, M.D.

Taos

NM

95

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 32

Knee 63

10

State Rank

NPI: 1497048011

Jonathan B Hancock, D.O.

Farmington

NM

91

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 48

Knee 43

11

State Rank

NPI: 1891773339

Daniel W Junick, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

90

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 23

Knee 67

12

State Rank

NPI: 1003012493

Carl J Gilmore, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

83

Verified Cases

#12

State

Knee 60

Shoulder 23

13

State Rank

NPI: 1144275959

Charles M Race, M.D.

Alamogordo

NM

77

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 22

Knee 55

14

State Rank

NPI: 1043638802

Patrick Gilligan

Albuquerque

NM

68

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 41

Knee 27

15

State Rank

NPI: 1275767956

Zhinian Wan, M.D.

Artesia

NM

63

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 23

Knee 40

16

State Rank

NPI: 1861464844

Douglas R Dodson, D.O.

Alamogordo

NM

60

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 15

Knee 45

17

State Rank

NPI: 1528046885

Michael J Archibeck, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

57

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 23

Knee 34

18

State Rank

NPI: 1083641807

Jeffrey W Racca, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

57

Verified Cases

#18

State

Knee 57

19

State Rank

NPI: 1487624961

Mark E Werner, MD

Albuquerque

NM

54

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 29

Knee 25

20

State Rank

NPI: 1326454125

Tyson Christensen, M.D.

Farmington

NM

54

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 14

Knee 27

Shoulder 13

21

State Rank

NPI: 1386834935

Arnold J Kiburz, MD

Albuquerque

NM

51

Verified Cases

#21

State

Knee 51

22

State Rank

NPI: 1063490589

Kari M Babinski, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

45

Verified Cases

#22

State

Knee 45

23

State Rank

NPI: 1477832517

Chenthuran Deivaraju, M.D

Las Cruces

NM

42

Verified Cases

#23

State

Hip 22

Knee 20

24

State Rank

NPI: 1922091495

Michael S Mcguire, MD

Las Cruces

NM

41

Verified Cases

#24

State

Knee 41

25

State Rank

NPI: 1447213186

Brian J Robinson, MD

Silver City

NM

40

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 11

Knee 29

26

State Rank

NPI: 1629423223

Ugonna E Ezeh, D.O.

Las Cruces

NM

38

Verified Cases

#26

State

Hip 17

Knee 21

27

State Rank

NPI: 1407073687

Adam C Johnson, M.D.

Farmington

NM

38

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 38

28

State Rank

NPI: 1720025737

Matthew W Mckinley, MD

Espanola

NM

38

Verified Cases

#28

State

Knee 38

29

State Rank

NPI: 1679596977

Damen M Sacoman, MD

Albuquerque

NM

37

Verified Cases

#29

State

Knee 24

Shoulder 13

30

State Rank

NPI: 1821137811

Kevin Mcgee, MD

Albuquerque

NM

35

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 35

31

State Rank

NPI: 1083672489

Frank T Bryant, M.D.

Roswell

NM

32

Verified Cases

#31

State

Hip 12

Knee 20

32

State Rank

NPI: 1376520601

Marshall G Baca, M.D.

Carlsbad

NM

31

Verified Cases

#32

State

Knee 31

33

State Rank

NPI: 1538188404

David G Doctor, MD

Las Cruces

NM

27

Verified Cases

#33

State

Hip 11

Knee 16

34

State Rank

NPI: 1790824795

Eric C Benson, MD

Albuquerque

NM

26

Verified Cases

#34

State

Shoulder 26

35

State Rank

NPI: 1366448607

Dan Guttmann, M.D.

Taos

NM

25

Verified Cases

#35

State

Shoulder 25

36

State Rank

NPI: 1386840775

Lindsey J Patman, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

21

Verified Cases

#36

State

Knee 21

37

State Rank

NPI: 1770858102

Ian Power, MD

Albuquerque

NM

18

Verified Cases

#37

State

Shoulder 18

38

State Rank

NPI: 1316334089

Christopher Shultz, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

17

Verified Cases

#38

State

Shoulder 17

39

State Rank

NPI: 1073591509

John C Franco, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

17

Verified Cases

#39

State

Shoulder 17

40

State Rank

NPI: 1023069812

Earl A Latimer, M.D.

Roswell

NM

16

Verified Cases

#40

State

Knee 16

41

State Rank

NPI: 1053796391

Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC

Albuquerque

NM

14

Verified Cases

#41

State

Knee 14

42

State Rank

NPI: 1376594903

Omar N Osmani, M.D.

Roswell

NM

13

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 13

43

State Rank

NPI: 1659862555

Dallas M Smuin, MD

Taos

NM

13

Verified Cases

#43

State

Knee 13

44

State Rank

NPI: 1467548008

Alberto A Bolanos, M.D.

Albuquerque

NM

12

Verified Cases

#44

State

Knee 12

45

State Rank

NPI: 1760809966

Peter Neff, M.D.

Taos

NM

12

Verified Cases

#45

State

Knee 12

46

State Rank

NPI: 1871512152

Brant A Bair, MD

Santa Fe

NM

12

Verified Cases

#46

State

Shoulder 12

47

State Rank

NPI: 1407850340

Jeffrey P Beckenbaugh, DO

Albuquerque

NM

11

Verified Cases

#47

State

Knee 11

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