Dr. Christopher Skeehan, MD
Contact & Location
401-845-1473
Newport, RI 02840
Portsmouth, VA 23708
Dr. Skeehan performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #4 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Rhode Island.
About Dr. Skeehan
Dr. Christopher Skeehan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newport, Rhode Island. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Skeehan performed 52 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Rhode Island) and 38 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 90 procedures.
In Rhode Island, Dr. Skeehan performs above the state average in knee (52 vs 35), above the state average in hip (38 vs 27).
Dr. Skeehan's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (52 cases) and hip replacements (38 cases).
Dr. Skeehan is the only orthopedic surgeon in Newport represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Skeehan also maintains hospital privileges in MA and RI, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Rhode Island.
Medicare records for Dr. Skeehan extend back to 2022, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 66 to 90 in the most recent data, a 36% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Skeehan's 52 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 35 | 31 |
| 2023 | 47 | 50 |
| 2024 | 38 | 52 |
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. Skeehan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Skeehan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 36% from 66 procedures in 2022 to 90 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. Skeehan
How does Dr. Skeehan's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Skeehan has performed 90 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Rhode Island average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Skeehan ranks #4 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Skeehan perform?
Dr. Skeehan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (38 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Skeehan with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Skeehan ranks #4 in Rhode Island for knee replacement with 52 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 28 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Skeehan's practice located?
Dr. Skeehan practices in Newport, Rhode Island. The office is located at 11 Friendship St, Newport, RI 02840. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Skeehan for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Skeehan 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. Skeehan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 380 procedures against the 90 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. Skeehan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Skeehan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 66 procedures in 2022 to 90 in the most recent data, a 36% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 97 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Skeehan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Skeehan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (38 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Skeehan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Skeehan is affiliated with Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc, Newport Hospital. Dr. Skeehan maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Skeehan practices?
Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Newport Hospital (4 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.
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