Dr. Christopher Melnic, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Christopher Melnic is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2023, Dr. Melnic performed 111 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#25 in Pennsylvania) and 70 hip replacements (#20 in Pennsylvania), for a combined total of 181 procedures. This places Dr. Melnic among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Pennsylvania.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
111 verified cases
#25 in Pennsylvania
Hip Replacement
70 verified cases
#20 in Pennsylvania

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Melnic

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (181 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Melnic, 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: 215-349-8731
3400 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
NPI: 1205128030
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.