Dr. Christopher Belton, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Belton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Portsmouth, Ohio. In 2023, Dr. Belton completed 14 shoulder replacements (#67 in Ohio), 13 knee replacements, and 11 hip replacements — 38 total Medicare-verified 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
14 verified cases
#67 in Ohio
Knee Replacement
13 verified cases
#291 in Ohio
Hip Replacement
11 verified cases
#202 in Ohio

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Belton

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"Dr. Belton, 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: 740-356-1709
1711 27th St Ste 102
Portsmouth, OH 45662
NPI: 1710920590
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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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