Dr. Christopher McClellan, D.O.
Contact & Location
814-942-1166
Altoona, PA 16602
Dr. McClellan performs more knee replacement procedures than 94% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #18 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. McClellan
Practice. Dr. Christopher McClellan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 123 knee replacements and 74 hip replacements, 197 procedures in all. That is #18 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 92 procedures a year to 197, up 114%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 123 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Altoona has 6 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 | 32 | 60 |
| 2014 | 27 | 58 |
| 2015 | 44 | 96 |
| 2016 | 49 | 91 |
| 2017 | 50 | 109 |
| 2018 | 76 | 122 |
| 2019 | 71 | 85 |
| 2020 | 59 | 67 |
| 2021 | 54 | 79 |
| 2022 | 79 | 98 |
| 2023 | 59 | 118 |
| 2024 | 74 | 123 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. McClellan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McClellan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 114% from 92 procedures in 2013 to 197 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. McClellan
How does Dr. McClellan's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. McClellan has performed 197 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. McClellan ranks #18 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McClellan perform?
Dr. McClellan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (123 cases) and hip replacement (74 cases).
How experienced is Dr. McClellan with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. McClellan ranks #18 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement with 123 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 376 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. McClellan in Altoona?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. McClellan 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. McClellan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 660 to 830 procedures against the 197 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. McClellan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McClellan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 92 procedures in 2013 to 197 in the most recent data, a 114% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 198 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. McClellan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McClellan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (123 cases), hip replacement (74 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. McClellan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McClellan is affiliated with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Penn Highlands Dubois, Upmc Altoona, Upmc Bedford Memorial, Penn Highlands Elk.
How does Dr. McClellan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Altoona?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona, Dr. McClellan ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. McClellan has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McClellan practices?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Penn Highlands Dubois (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Altoona (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Dr. McClellan's 197 Medicare procedures are above the Altoona average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Altoona.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joshua Greenleaf | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Tyndall | 58 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joshua Port | 50 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathan Van Kleunen | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Singer | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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