Dr. Christopher Browne, M.D.
Contact & Location
918-494-2665
Tulsa, OK 74137
Dr. Browne performs more knee replacement procedures than 91% of orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Oklahoma.
About Dr. Browne
Practice. Dr. Christopher Browne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The latest annual CMS data records 101 knee replacements and 53 hip replacements, 154 procedures in all. That is #9 in Oklahoma for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 218 in 2013 and stands at 154 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 101 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Tulsa has 28 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 70 | 148 |
| 2014 | 35 | 136 |
| 2015 | 51 | 119 |
| 2016 | 46 | 128 |
| 2017 | 49 | 150 |
| 2018 | 59 | 133 |
| 2019 | 51 | 106 |
| 2020 | 68 | 87 |
| 2021 | 71 | 85 |
| 2022 | 57 | 101 |
| 2023 | 69 | 99 |
| 2024 | 53 | 101 |
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. Browne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Browne's recorded volume peaked at 218 procedures in 2013 and stood at 154 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Browne
How does Dr. Browne's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Browne has performed 154 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Oklahoma average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Browne ranks #10 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Browne perform?
Dr. Browne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases) and hip replacement (53 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Browne with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Browne ranks #9 in Oklahoma for knee replacement with 101 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 119 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Browne in Tulsa?
Yes. There are 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa 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 Oklahoma surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Browne 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. Browne's total volume across all insurers at roughly 520 to 650 procedures against the 154 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.
Has Dr. Browne's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Browne's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 218 procedures in 2013 and was 154 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Browne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Browne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases), hip replacement (53 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Browne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Browne is affiliated with Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc, Ascension St John Broken Arrow, Saint Francis Hospital Vinita, Inc.
How does Dr. Browne compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa?
Among the 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa, Dr. Browne ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tulsa has 415 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Browne practices?
Oklahoma Surgical Hospital, Llc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Ascension St John Broken Arrow (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Francis Hospital Vinita, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Browne's 154 Medicare procedures are below the Tulsa average of 188. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tulsa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yogesh Mittal | 415 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sarat Kunapuli | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Justin Reid | 186 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jennifer Peterson | 143 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Crawley | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Gursky | 112 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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