Dr. Christopher Balint, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Balint is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Bend, Indiana. In 2023, Dr. Balint performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#121 in Indiana) and 14 shoulder replacements (#42 in Indiana), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
27 verified cases
#121 in Indiana
Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#42 in Indiana

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Balint

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

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Balint, 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: 574-247-9441
53880 Carmichael Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
NPI: 1609858703
Credentials: D.O.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed D.O.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Indiana Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Jeffrey Yergler - South Bend 292 procedures
Dr. Anthony Czaplicki - Newburgh 210 procedures
Dr. Daniel Daluga - Lafayette 207 procedures
Dr. Michael Boyd - Evansville 205 procedures

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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.
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