Dr. Christopher Hamilton, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Hamilton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Van Nuys, California. In 2023, Dr. Hamilton performed 18 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#68 in California) and 17 knee replacements (#371 in California), for a combined total of 35 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
18 verified cases
#68 in California
Knee Replacement
17 verified cases
#371 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Hamilton

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

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"Dr. Hamilton, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 661-328-5565
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405
NPI: 1598795130
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 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.