Dr. Christopher McClellan, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher McClellan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In 2023, Dr. McClellan performed 118 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#22 in Pennsylvania) and 59 hip replacements (#31 in Pennsylvania), for a combined total of 177 procedures. This places Dr. McClellan among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Pennsylvania.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
118 verified cases
#22 in Pennsylvania
Hip Replacement
59 verified cases
#31 in Pennsylvania

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. McClellan

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (177 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. McClellan, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 814-942-1166
3000 Fairway Dr
Altoona, PA 16602
NPI: 1801991096
Credentials: D.O.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed D.O.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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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.