Dr. Christopher Leslie, D.O.
Contact & Location
Durant, OK 74701
Dr. Christopher Leslie is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Durant, Oklahoma. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Leslie has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #79 in Oklahoma.
In Oklahoma, Dr. Leslie performs below average in knee (18 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Leslie's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Leslie is the only orthopedic surgeon in Durant represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Leslie's Medicare data spans 8 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 22 procedures in 2013 before settling at 18 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Leslie's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Leslie Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Leslie's recorded volume peaked at 22 procedures in 2013 and stood at 18 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leslie
How does Dr. Leslie's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Leslie has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oklahoma average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Leslie ranks #93 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leslie perform?
Dr. Leslie's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Leslie's practice located?
Dr. Leslie practices in Durant, Oklahoma. The office is located at 1400 Bryan Dr Ste 300, Durant, OK 74701. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Leslie for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Leslie represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Leslie's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 18 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Leslie's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Leslie's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 22 procedures in 2013 and was 18 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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