Dr. Russell Tigges, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Russell Tigges is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2023, Dr. Tigges performed 88 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#41 in New York) and 69 hip replacements (#36 in New York), for a combined total of 157 procedures. This places Dr. Tigges among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in New York.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
88 verified cases
#41 in New York
Hip Replacement
69 verified cases
#36 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Tigges

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (157 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Tigges, 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: 845-454-0120
1910 South Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
NPI: 1902839327
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 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.