How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in New Mexico?

Our New Mexico directory includes 45 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,519 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?

Christopher R Hanosh, MD in Albuquerque is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Mexico with 155 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 (24 surgeons), Las Cruces (4 surgeons), Farmington (4 surgeons), Santa Fe (2 surgeons), Roswell (2 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 1,559 knee replacements, 709 hip replacements, and 251 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 45 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.

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in New Mexico

New Mexico Rankings 45 surgeons • 2,519 procedures Current Medicare Data

Rankings reflect Medicare procedure volume, one factor among many. Volume does not measure quality of care.

Discover New Mexico's leading orthopedic surgeons ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume. Our comprehensive analysis covers 45 specialists across hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.

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Christopher R Hanosh, MD

Albuquerque, NM

155 verified Medicare cases Hip 71 · Knee 84

John A Garcia, M.D.

Santa Fe, NM

153 verified Medicare cases Hip 92 · Knee 61

Krishna R Tripuraneni, MD

Albuquerque, NM

153 verified Medicare cases Hip 61 · Knee 92

Jonathon Struemph, MD

Las Cruces, NM

125 verified Medicare cases Hip 31 · Knee 75 · Shoulder 19

Jason Lucas, DO

Farmington, NM

113 verified Medicare cases Knee 85 · Shoulder 28

Patrick D Mulkey, MD

Albuquerque, NM

99 verified Medicare cases Hip 59 · Knee 40

Joshua T Carothers, MD

Albuquerque, NM

98 verified Medicare cases Hip 15 · Knee 83

Robert E Schwartz, MD

Roswell, NM

96 verified Medicare cases Hip 36 · Knee 45 · Shoulder 15

John W Krumme, MD

Albuquerque, NM

89 verified Medicare cases Hip 31 · Knee 58

Arnold J Kiburz, MD

Albuquerque, NM

80 verified Medicare cases Knee 59 · Shoulder 21

Patrick Gilligan

Albuquerque, NM

77 verified Medicare cases Hip 36 · Knee 41

Mark E Werner, MD

Albuquerque, NM

75 verified Medicare cases Hip 45 · Knee 30

Daniel W Junick, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

75 verified Medicare cases Hip 21 · Knee 54

Sean C Marvil, M.D.

Taos, NM

72 verified Medicare cases Hip 34 · Knee 38

Jonathan B Hancock, D.O.

Farmington, NM

70 verified Medicare cases Hip 32 · Knee 26 · Shoulder 12

Zhinian Wan, M.D.

Artesia, NM

69 verified Medicare cases Hip 15 · Knee 39 · Shoulder 15

Michael J Archibeck, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

64 verified Medicare cases Hip 23 · Knee 41

Carl J Gilmore, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

61 verified Medicare cases Knee 49 · Shoulder 12

Jeffrey W Racca, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

60 verified Medicare cases Knee 60

Kevin Mcgee, MD

Albuquerque, NM

52 verified Medicare cases Knee 40 · Shoulder 12

Brian J Robinson, MD

Silver City, NM

49 verified Medicare cases Hip 19 · Knee 30

Charles M Race, M.D.

Alamogordo, NM

48 verified Medicare cases Hip 14 · Knee 34

Kari M Babinski, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

48 verified Medicare cases Knee 37 · Shoulder 11

Tyson Christensen, M.D.

Farmington, NM

44 verified Medicare cases Hip 17 · Knee 27

Michael S Mcguire, MD

Las Cruces, NM

39 verified Medicare cases Knee 39

Ugonna E Ezeh, D.O.

Las Cruces, NM

37 verified Medicare cases Hip 14 · Knee 23

Damen M Sacoman, MD

Albuquerque, NM

36 verified Medicare cases Knee 36

Douglas R Dodson, D.O.

Alamogordo, NM

35 verified Medicare cases Knee 35

Chenthuran Deivaraju, M.D

Las Cruces, NM

33 verified Medicare cases Hip 16 · Knee 17

Adam C Johnson, M.D.

Farmington, NM

33 verified Medicare cases Knee 33

Ian Power, MD

Albuquerque, NM

33 verified Medicare cases Knee 13 · Shoulder 20

Dan Guttmann, M.D.

Taos, NM

28 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 28

Marshall G Baca, M.D.

Carlsbad, NM

27 verified Medicare cases Knee 27

Lindsey J Patman, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

22 verified Medicare cases Knee 22

Earl A Latimer, M.D.

Roswell, NM

21 verified Medicare cases Knee 21

Matthew W Mckinley, MD

Espanola, NM

20 verified Medicare cases Knee 20

Samer Kakish, FRCS(TR & ORTH), MSC

Albuquerque, NM

17 verified Medicare cases Knee 17

Rick Gehlert, MD

Albuquerque, NM

16 verified Medicare cases Hip 16

Horim Choi, MD

Artesia, NM

16 verified Medicare cases Knee 16

Christopher Shultz, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

16 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 16

John C Franco, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

15 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 15

Brant A Bair, MD

Santa Fe, NM

14 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 14

Donnie E Lujan, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

13 verified Medicare cases Shoulder 13

Alberto A Bolanos, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

12 verified Medicare cases Knee 12

Seth B Mccord, M.D.

Albuquerque, NM

11 verified Medicare cases Hip 11

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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 procedures performed. Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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