Dr. David Christ, M.D.
Contact & Location
269-349-3350
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Dr. Christ performs more hip replacement procedures than 41% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #82 of 140 ranked hip surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Christ
Practice. Dr. David Christ is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 20 hip replacements. That is #82 in Michigan for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 139 in 2016 and stands at 20 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Kalamazoo has 12 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 | 46 | 46 |
| 2014 | 51 | 53 |
| 2015 | 55 | 41 |
| 2016 | 76 | 63 |
| 2017 | 70 | 42 |
| 2018 | 73 | 34 |
| 2019 | 81 | 25 |
| 2020 | 62 | 11 |
| 2021 | 57 | 0 |
| 2022 | 62 | 0 |
| 2023 | 64 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 0 |
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 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. Christ Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Christ's recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2016 and stood at 20 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Christ
How does Dr. Christ's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Christ has performed 20 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Christ ranks #189 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Christ perform?
Dr. Christ's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Christ in Kalamazoo?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Christ 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Christ's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 20 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. Christ's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Christ's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2016 and was 20 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.
How does Dr. Christ compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo, Dr. Christ ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Kalamazoo has 75 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dr. Christ's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Kalamazoo average of 58. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kalamazoo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bernard Roehr | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Zuke | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Ream | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Betzle | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Sytsma | 59 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Robert Morren | 52 | Hip, Knee |
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