Dr. Richard Christian, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Richard Christian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenwood, South Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Christian performed 69 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#36 in South Carolina) and 16 hip replacements (#66 in South Carolina), for a combined total of 85 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in South Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
69 verified cases
#36 in South Carolina
Hip Replacement
16 verified cases
#66 in South Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Christian

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (85 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Christian, 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: 864-229-2663
102 Gregor Mendel Cir
Greenwood, SC 29646
NPI: 1093810723
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top South Carolina Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. John McCrosson - Mt Pleasant 471 procedures
Dr. James Loging - Clinton 325 procedures
Dr. Justin Brothers - Myrtle Beach 301 procedures
Dr. James Jennings - Greenville 266 procedures

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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.
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